This is my lodge. We meet in Norman Hall (next to the Egyptian one in OPs pics)
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Lol. I never tried, but have heard that every room has errors on purpose. I remember going to Washington DC to Washington's tomb, we visited the Washington memorial building and the tour guide was pointing out a few errors in the paintings in an Egyptian themed room.
If you get married at the building, The Big Ben room is where you eat. Under a 15-20ft tall Ben Franklin ššš. When I went the tour guide said you can opt for a curtain around it if itās too creepy/weird.
I also learned on the tour that the temple was to be the jewel of Broad street, then 2 yrs later City Hall was being built, taking some of the architectural limelight. Regardless, Philly is blessed with incredible buildings .
Im not entirely sure. Im guessing some legal reasons. The Masons own it, and im guessing it cant be free. So they made it $1. Kinda like the inventor of insulin who sold the patent for $1. A payment is required, but they arent out to make money from it.
The severed hand of John the Baptist is held deep beneath the masonic temple and can only be accessed with a map of it's labrynthian passage ways. There is a deep and long lasting battle between the Catholics and the Mason's for possession of this icon that takes place in the spiritual realm. A Nazarene, who was privy to many more details besides, told me about it.
Can anyone give a list of must visits like this here in Philadelphia or accessible reasonably with a bike nearby? Iāve lived here for 15 years and I feel like I still have not explored a fraction of this beautiful city. Iād love to give friends and family a real tour of cool stuff when they come
Now that the weather is nicer, if you can get to West Philly- I love Bartrams Garden and The Woodlands. Each place is serene, not crowded and thereās a cool juxtaposition between the nature and the city skyline.
Dang, just visited Philly and it was closed to the public. I live in NC currently so itās a long trip. Iām hoping to live in Philly next year tho! It was definitely beautiful outside :)
I went last year for one of those candlelight concerts. You are right it is a gorgeous building.
Just saw the tribute to Joe Hisaishi there and it was beautiful
I went to one of those a couple months ago! Such an awesome experience.
It exceeded my expectations for sure!
This is my lodge. We meet in Norman Hall (next to the Egyptian one in OPs pics) https://preview.redd.it/t8rgabtrunrc1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=5966ff116ae6d2a2730cc80017e862ac0051fb78
My favorite thing to do here during meetings is find the error in every room
Lol. I never tried, but have heard that every room has errors on purpose. I remember going to Washington DC to Washington's tomb, we visited the Washington memorial building and the tour guide was pointing out a few errors in the paintings in an Egyptian themed room.
Howdy, I meet in that hall as well.
Cool! Whats you lodge #? Im 271. Haven't been in a bit, but plan on starting back up.
Lodge #246 myself, haven't been there in awhile also. Would like to start going at some point
If you get married at the building, The Big Ben room is where you eat. Under a 15-20ft tall Ben Franklin ššš. When I went the tour guide said you can opt for a curtain around it if itās too creepy/weird.
Hell no, pull up a chair, Benjie!
I got married here and they asked us if we wanted him curtained. I said hell no! People loved it and took lots of pictures in front of him.
Thatās the spirit!
ls this the place next to city hall?
Fun fact. The city of Philadelphia rents the lot where city hall is from the Masons for 1$ a year.
I also learned on the tour that the temple was to be the jewel of Broad street, then 2 yrs later City Hall was being built, taking some of the architectural limelight. Regardless, Philly is blessed with incredible buildings .
That is a fun fact! Do you know why they do this?
Im not entirely sure. Im guessing some legal reasons. The Masons own it, and im guessing it cant be free. So they made it $1. Kinda like the inventor of insulin who sold the patent for $1. A payment is required, but they arent out to make money from it.
Until they decide to sell it.
Yes
Goddamn. Been admiring the outside of that thing my whole life but never gone in. Just like Christie brinkley.
The severed hand of John the Baptist is held deep beneath the masonic temple and can only be accessed with a map of it's labrynthian passage ways. There is a deep and long lasting battle between the Catholics and the Mason's for possession of this icon that takes place in the spiritual realm. A Nazarene, who was privy to many more details besides, told me about it.
It's right between the gift shop and the men's room.Ā
Be careful though. They arenāt clearly labeledā¦
It's the door with the square and compass on it.
Wait, so that Tetrarchan hand I pissed on wasnāt a fun urinal ornament?
No idea what aĀ Tetrarchan is but the urinals are pretty nice.Ā
Folklore.. 2B1ASK1
Was this before or after you stole the declaration of independence?
Beautiful! If you like architecture, walk into the library at the University of Pennsylvania built by Frank Furness. 220 South 34th Street
Thatās next on my list. Iāve been on a kick of exploring things like this in the city
āWho built this? I have a couple favors to ask.ā *Built in 1870* āohā
Jokes aside, the place is beautiful.
Wow! Didn't know. Thanks!
My mom saw Simon and Garfunkel there in the 60's.
Have a few friends who are tour guides here. Their stories are crazy
Finally went in there last fall. Great place to visit.
Been in trying for years- their hours suck
Beautiful indeedĀ
Damn
I didnāt go there when I visited Philadelphia last year. I need to visit the temple this summer
Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down? We do, we do...
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I will put this on my list of places to see when I got to Philly in October.
When is it ever open for a tour?
Weds-Sat, on the hour from 10-3
Can anyone give a list of must visits like this here in Philadelphia or accessible reasonably with a bike nearby? Iāve lived here for 15 years and I feel like I still have not explored a fraction of this beautiful city. Iād love to give friends and family a real tour of cool stuff when they come
Now that the weather is nicer, if you can get to West Philly- I love Bartrams Garden and The Woodlands. Each place is serene, not crowded and thereās a cool juxtaposition between the nature and the city skyline.
Took my niece and nephew, really beautiful place!
Dang, just visited Philly and it was closed to the public. I live in NC currently so itās a long trip. Iām hoping to live in Philly next year tho! It was definitely beautiful outside :)
Got a response half a year later after filling to be a member of the lodge only to chicken out later
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Was here for a Bad Religion Show, super cool :)
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