Almas Temple

Coordinates: 38°54′11″N 77°01′50″W / 38.902940°N 77.03051°W / 38.902940; -77.03051
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The temple's façade

The Almas Temple is a

edifice is in the Moorish architectural style and features an elaborate, multicolored terra-cotta façade. It was constructed in 1929 by Allen H. Potts, a member of the temple.[1]

The building is five stories in height. It was renovated and relocated about 100 feet westward to its current location in 1987 to make way for a new office complex, One Franklin Square.[2][3] 38°54′11″N 77°01′50″W / 38.902940°N 77.03051°W / 38.902940; -77.03051

In literature

The Almas Temple is one of the settings in Dan Brown's 2009 novel, The Lost Symbol.

References

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  2. ^ My Massinic Pilgrimage. "The Masonic Pilgrim". World Press. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  3. ^ Forgey, Benjamin (February 16, 1991). "Classy Colossus at Franklin Square". Washington Post.

External links

  • Almas Temple at the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Website