Salt Lake Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City

The Salt Lake Masonic Temple is the Masonic headquarters for Utah. It was completed in 1927, and is located in the South Temple Historic District. The Salt Lake Masonic Temple consists of several Lodge rooms, greater and lesser Halls, numerous lounges, a banquet hall, an auditorium, a library and administrative offices. The building remains in continual use since it opened in 1927 and is maintained and operated by the Salt Lake Masonic Temple Association.

The primary function of the building is the performance of the various rituals of the several Masonic organizations. The decision to build the Salt Lake Masonic Temple took shape in the fall of 1920 as the Masonic population in Salt Lake City had out grown the existing Temple. By 1925 the plans had been completed, the land was purchased, and the interior furnishings arranged.

The Salt Lake Masonic Temple has been considered Salt Lake’s best example of Egyptian Revival architecture because the Egyptian style was the height of fashion at the time and it ensure a unique Masonic experience, providing ample opportunity to incorporate Masonic symbols without disclosing their presences or disrupting the visual harmony of the edifice. The exterior of the Temple is composed of "Temple Brick", a brick face specifically designed for the Salt Lake Masonic Temple, that subsequently became a popular decorative architectural element. The main entrance is approached by a stair case which is flanked by two Sphinx. Each Sphinx holds a single sphere, one celestial, one terrestrial, and each is arranged to contemplate its sphere.