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Bates & Culley (1903ca.)

Lu Lu Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic)
Broad and Spring Garden Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)


Images


1927-04-05 - Photograph of the Temple looking up (Photograph from an archival source: Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)

c. 1915 - Exterior views of the Lulu Temple (built in 1903) & Spring Garden Institute (built 1851-1852 by Hoxie & Button). (Photograph from an archival source: Library of Congress Collection, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)

Notes

2020-11-02 - Known from a list published in a descriptive report of the dedication of the organ in Emporium, Pennsylvania. The Cameron County Press, February 1, 1906, p. 1. The Shriners Temple was built in 1903 and the organ is presumed to have been installed on [one of the?] meeting auditorium. -Paul R. Marchesano


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