Scottish Rite Cathedral by digitalrn

Scottish Rite Cathedral

After doing a little research, I read that this is one of the largest Masonic buildings, and one of the finest examples of neo-gothic architecture around. It was designed by architect George F. Schreiber some time between 1927 and 1929 at a cost of approximately $2.5 million. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliate of Freemasonry. It was built with every dimension in feet, being evenly divisible by three (3) reflecting the three (3) degrees in Freemasonry, with many being divisible by thirty three (33) reflecting the degrees a member of the Scottish Rite can achieve. (Information obtained from Wikipedia) The lighting is beautiful, and it was a bit difficult to get a good view of the entire structure.
Awesome
November 14th, 2012  
Great shot.
November 14th, 2012  
The tower is not so gothic as other parts! Amazing what they could build in those days! This is a beautiful shot!
November 14th, 2012  
Beautiful shot! Leave it to a visitor to teach a local a thing or two about their own hometown. I didn't know much about its history.
November 14th, 2012  
I think you did a fabulous job of capturing it! The lights show it off beautifully!
November 15th, 2012  
Nice architectural capture and lighting. Interesting information too!
November 15th, 2012  
A fantastic photograph, and very interesting imformation
November 15th, 2012  
You were near my husband's old stomping grounds... nice lighting
November 15th, 2012  
This is beautiful!!
November 15th, 2012  
You accomplished the impossible and got a beautiful shot of the entire temple.
November 15th, 2012  
Nice shot- looks like a very interesting building.
November 15th, 2012  
the lighting is beautiful, great shot!
November 15th, 2012  
Wow, this is a really amazing building, Rick. I love the purple light.
November 15th, 2012  
A beautiful building!!
November 15th, 2012  
Awesome building, great capture Rick, nice pov makes it look imposing
November 15th, 2012  
love the lighting used to highlight architecture, like this one, in the night
November 15th, 2012  
What a beautiful building!
November 15th, 2012  
The lighting is fantastic. Wonderful shot Rick.
November 15th, 2012  
that is a stunning building!! the lighting is gorgeous all the way around it too!
November 15th, 2012  
What an amazing building!!! Fantastic shot!!
November 15th, 2012  
Wow Rick with terrific lighting!
November 15th, 2012  
Well, you did something I have been trying for years, fav for me , it is beautiful.. great info also..
November 16th, 2012  
WOW - especially when enlarged - what an incredible church & capture of the church
November 17th, 2012  
Awesome shot!
November 19th, 2012  
Interesting history! And it is gorgeous!
November 21st, 2012  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.