Artifacts from Robert Burns and J. Edgar Hoover
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Nearest Train: Dupont Circle
Phone: +1 202 232 3579
Fax: +1 202 464 0487
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Located in Dupont Circle, the House of the Temple is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the city. The Masonic shrine resembles the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Tours are offered daily. The museum displays artifacts from Robert Burns and J. Edgar Hoover, among others. Of particular interest is the main reading room of the library, which features antique two-story ladders, a vast selection of material and heavy cushioned chairs for reading and relaxation. This was the first 'public library' in DC. Admission is free.
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An awe-inspiring edifice!
While it is of primary interest to Scottish Rite Masons, the House of the Temple has something for e...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Livingston, Alabama on Aug 09 2007
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