Fraternal Hall Building

The Fraternal Hall Building is a historic building in Palo Alto, California. It was built in 1898 for the Fraternal Hall Association.[2] The founding members included Knights of Pythias and Freemasons.[2] The association sold the building in 1925, and the second floor was home to the Elks Club.[2]

Fraternal Hall Building
Fraternal Hall Building is located in California
Fraternal Hall Building
Location140 University Avenue and 514 High Street, Palo Alto, California
Coordinates37°26′36″N 122°09′44″W / 37.44333°N 122.16222°W / 37.44333; -122.16222 (Fraternal Hall Building)
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built byM.P. Madison
ArchitectSamuel Newsom
Architectural styleRenaissance
NRHP reference No.90000119[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 15, 1990

The building was designed in the Renaissance architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 15, 1990.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fraternal Hall Building". National Park Service. Retrieved July 22, 2018. With accompanying pictures