Masonic Temple (Portland, Maine)

The Masonic Temple is a historic commercial and fraternal society building at 415 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine.

Built in 1911 to a design by local architect Frederick A. Tompson, it is one of the city's finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture, and houses some of the state's grandest interior spaces.

Its construction saw the demolition of the Chase Hotel, the previous home and office of physician Edwin F. Vose, and several businesses.

Its main facade is divided into five sections, with four storefronts flanking a central two-story entrance.

The entrance has wide paneled pilasters on either side, and a round-arch window at the second level.