St. Mark's Masonic Lodge
St. Mark's Masonic Lodge is a historic Mason's Lodge located at the corner of Queen Street and Grant Street in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. The Lodge was constructed in 1898 to replace a lodge that had been destroyed in a fire.[1]
| St. Mark's Masonic Lodge | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo-Classical, Ecclesiastical Architecture |
| Location | 24 Queen St. |
| Town or city | Baddeck, NS |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1898 |
| Completed | 1898 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Wood frame |
The lodge was built in the style of a church, with a central square tower on the front gable and a square tower on the rear elevation. The building features elaborate architectural and Masonic details, however many of these have been covered with modern vinyl siding; Masonic symbols are visible on the tower and transom.[1]
The Municipality of the County of Victoria declared the lodge as a municipal heritage property in 2007.[1][2]
References
- "St. Mark's Masonic Lodge". Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- "Heritage/Archives". Newsletter. Victoria County. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
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