Scottish Rite Cathedral (1987)

Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio dates to 1912, when a charter was granted by the Soverign Grand Inspector General of Texas. The orgnization grew slowly until World War I, when many soldiers stationed in San Antonio became members. This site was purchased in 1919,and plans were made to erect a new temple. Construction began in 1922 on this structure. Completed two years later at a cost of $1.5 million, the Cathedral was dedicated in June 1924. It soon became the center of Masonic activities for South Texas. Features of the five-and-one-half story clasical revival temple include an imposing gable front bay, eight Corinthian fluted columns a terra cotta frieze on the primary temple building, and stepped central mass. The elaboarately sculpted bronze front doors, executed over two-year period by noted artist Pompeo Coppini (1870-1957), feature figures of George Washington and Sam Houston, both members of the Masonic fraternity. The Scottish Rite Cathedral has been a San Antonio attraction since its construction. In recent years it has become a center for the performing arts and other cultural activties. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Scottish Rite Cathedral is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1987. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4279, -98.4845 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Antonio Scottish Rite Library and Museum (museum), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio, San Antonio US Post Office and Courthouse, and San Antonio Fire Museum.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029004612. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.