The Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple: Freemasonry, Architecture & Theatre

11″ x 9.5″, 228 Pages, 90 color and 56 black-and-white photographs, 38 illustrations
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Step into a preserved past with the definitive book on The Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple. Built in 1912, this historic pink landmark is more than just the home of Freemasonry in New Mexico—it is a rare time capsule of Masonic culture and theatrical history.

Edited by Wendy Waszut-Barrett and Jo Whaley, this richly illustrated volume delves into the building’s striking Southwest architecture, the key Masonic figures who shaped New Mexico’s statehood era, and the organization’s enduring legacy.

Most remarkably, the book showcases the Temple’s unique jewel box theater and its original collection of magnificent, hand-painted scenic backdrops. Explore the artistic creation and theatrical production of the Masonic degrees that brought these walls to life. As many historic Masonic buildings are being repurposed, this book celebrates the heroic preservation efforts that saved this iconic piece of American architecture and history for future generations.