Dayton Ohio Masonic Temple Vintage Original Photo 1930s 1940s Freemason For Sale

Original vintage black-and-white photograph showing the historic Masonic Temple in Dayton, Ohio, now known as the Dayton Masonic Center.

The photograph presents a distant exterior view of the imposing Grecian-style building from across the Great Miami River. Its monumental columned entrance and elevated setting are clearly visible, along with bare trees, utility poles and the riverbank in the foreground.

The Dayton Masonic Temple was constructed by fourteen Masonic organizations and completed in 1928. Located at 525 West Riverview Avenue, the building remains one of Dayton’s most recognizable architectural landmarks.

The reverse is handwritten “Masonic Temple” and bears the stamped inventory or identification number “1469.” Based on the photographic paper and general appearance, the image likely dates from approximately the 1930s or 1940s, although no exact date is provided.

An appealing original photograph for collectors of Dayton history, Ohio architecture, Freemasonry, Masonic temples and vintage urban photography.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with expected age and handling wear. The photograph exhibits light surface scratches and marks, mild edge and corner wear, scattered spotting, slight discoloration and general age toning. There appears to be some surface reflection or silvering in the darker foreground area. The reverse has handwritten and stamped identification markings. No major tears are visible. Please examine both scans carefully for the complete condition.

ITEM SPECIFICS

• Type: Original vintage photograph

• Subject: Dayton Masonic Temple

• Current name: Dayton Masonic Center

• Location: Dayton, Ohio

• Address: 525 West Riverview Avenue

• County: Montgomery County

• Building completed: 1928

• Estimated photograph date: Circa style: Freemasonry

• Image format: Black and white

• Reverse inscription: “Masonic Temple”

• Reverse number: 1469

• Country: United States

• State: Ohio

• Theme: Masonic history, architecture, fraternal organizations and Dayton Original Ohio Masonic Temple, Dayton Masonic Center, vintage Dayton photograph, Montgomery County history, Ohio Masonic history, Freemason photograph, Masonic architecture, Grecian architecture, Neoclassical building, Great Miami River, 1928 building, 1930s photograph, 1940s photograph, historic Dayton landmark, fraternal organization and original black-and-white photo