Collinsville Masonic Temple Lodge #712 A.F. & A.M.
Also known as: Collinsville Masonic Temple
Why it's listed
Built in 1912 at 213 West Clay Street, this two-story red brick building has served as the meeting hall of Collinsville Lodge #712 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Its front elevation resembles a Greek temple, with four unfluted Doric columns rising two stories beneath a brick entablature and pediment bearing a Masonic emblem. Inside, the original plaster walls, stained wood trim and floor plan survive, along with a second-floor Grand Lodge Room with oak woodwork, plaster ivy-pattern ceiling moldings and a balcony. The main staircase was rebuilt after a 1939 fire, and the windows and entry doors have been replaced, though the openings remain. The building matters for its Classical Revival design and for its place in Collinsville's social history. Several fraternal groups formed in the town, but the Masons are the only one still meeting in an original early hall, on land bought from the Odd Fellows. The building remains in use by the lodge.
Significance in brief: It is listed under Criteria A and C. It is tied to Collinsville's fraternal and social history, and it is the only early fraternal meeting hall in the city still used by its original organization. It also embodies Classical Revival design, with a columned front, original plaster interior and a Grand Lodge Room.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 05000430, listed May 22, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 213 W. Clay St., Collinsville |
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| County | Madison County |
| Listed | May 22, 2005 |
| Reference number | 05000430 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals - Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Social History, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a Masonic meeting hall (current function: social - meeting hall); described as largely unaltered since 1912. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.67235, -89.98925 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 05000430.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5147463
- This listing as JSON
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