Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple |
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Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church
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The building from the north
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2011 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Built | 1894; expanded and remodeled 1906 |
| Architect | Warren H. Hayes; Harry Wild Jones |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001062 |
| Added to NRHP | January 30, 1976 |
The Scottish Rite Temple is a historic building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood. This building was once a church called the Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church.
Two famous architects, Warren H. Hayes and Harry Wild Jones, designed it. The first part of the building, a chapel at the back, was built in 1894. Warren H. Hayes designed this original section.
Later, the church congregation grew, and they had more money. So, Harry Wild Jones designed a bigger addition. This made the building much larger, and it was finished in 1906.
In 1915, the Fowler church joined with another church. The next year, a group called the Scottish Rite Temple bought the building. The Scottish Rite is a part of Masonic organizations, which are like clubs for adults.
They changed the main hall a bit for their special ceremonies. But they kept most of the building's original look. This included many beautiful stained glass windows.
The outside of the building is made from strong, hard stone called quartzite. This stone came from southwestern Minnesota. It also has red sandstone for decoration.
The building has two huge towers and three arches over the front entrance. There's also a large, round window called a rose window. This window is about 24 feet (7.3 meters) across. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it's an important historical site.
