Inside The Masonic Lodge: Freemasonry and the Builders of Egoli

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Join us for a rare opportunity to venture inside the imposing Freemason Hall in Parktown, with its grand staircase and interiors, where we will learn about the growth of Freemasonry in South Africa and talk about some of the order’s more prominent members. 

Freemasonry owes its origins to medieval stonemasons who closely guarded their unique skills and only passed them down from mason to mason within their fraternal organisation. Today, the society is still going strong and enjoys an active membership from all walks of life.

As we tour this stately and impressive neoclassical building, we will also discuss the temple’s famous architect, Gordon Leith, who is best known for his classicist design of official buildings in the old Transvaal. And, along the way, we’ll be pointing out the various masonic symbols that have been incorporated into the design of the grand building.

Please meet in the parking lot behind the Brenthurst Clinic, accessible from Park Lane, where there is ample safe parking available.

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