Scottish Rite Cathedral (Long Beach, California)
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| Scottish Rite Cathedral | |
|---|---|
 Scottish Rite Cathedral, September 2009 | |
| Location | 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, California |
| Coordinates | 33°46′39″N 118°11′17″W / 33.77750°N 118.18806°W |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Wright & Gentry (Parker O. Wright) |
| Architectural style(s) | Romanesque Revival |
| Governing body | Private |
| Website | https://www.lbscottishrite.org/ |
  Location in Long Beach | |
Scottish Rite Cathedral in Long Beach, California, is a Long Beach Historic Landmark. It is a five-story Romanesque Revival structure built for the local Scottish Rite branch of Freemasonry. It was declared a historic landmark in 1980.
The five-story Romanesque Revival building was built for use in the Scottish Rite branch of Freemasonry. It was built from 1925 to 1926 from steel frame and reinforced concrete with exterior granite terra cotta.[1] Architects Wright & Gentry prepared the drawings for the building as well as the Long Beach York Rite Temple.[2] The general contractor on the project was W.E. Campbell.[2]
The building's auditorium has a 30-foot-high ceiling with hand-painted designs. The stage measures 27 feet across the front curtain area and is 40 feet deep. It is used for theatrical performances, weddings, and other events. There is seating for 800.[3]