| Masonic Temple | |
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| (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) | |
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| Location: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Built/Founded: | 1888 |
| Architect: | Long and Kees |
| Architectural style(s): | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Added to NRHP: | September 05, 1975 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 75000987[1] |
| Governing body: | Artspace Projects, Inc. |
The Hennepin Center for the Arts (HCA) was built in 1888 as a Masonic Temple. The structure was built by Long and Kees in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style.[2] In 1978, it was purchased and underwent a rennovation to become the HCA.[3] It is located at 528 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Currently, it is owned by Artspace and is home to more than 17 performing and visual art companies who reside on the building's eight floors.[4]
References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
- ^ Nord, Mary Ann (2003). The National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota. Minnesota Historical Society. ISBN 0-87351-448-3.
- ^ Masonic Temple. City of Minneapolis (2007-02-01). Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
- ^ Hennepin Center For the Arts. Minneapolis' Masonic Masterpiece. Artspace Projects Inc. (2007-01-01).
