Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-07
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.
Program Of Competition for
Selection Of Architect.
CONDITIONS IMPOSED
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN
PREPARATION OF DESIGN.
The Several Offices to Be Provided
Lodge Rooms on Every
Floor.
CONDITIONS IMPOSED

following is the program Of limited
competition for the selection of an architect
for a Masonic Temple in the District Of Co
lumbia, prepared under the direction of the
building committee of the Masonic Temple
Association. The committee consists OF
Thos. P. Morgan. chairman; Matthew Trim
BILE, Alexander Mckenzie, Allison Nailor,
J. C. Clancy. The program was prepared
by Edward A. Crane, architectural adviser
for the committee. The competitors were
Hornblower & Marshall, Robert Stead. APP
pleton P. Clark, jr.; William H. PoindeXter,
Paul j. Peltz, Wood & Dom.
1t Is provided In the program that a uni
form sum of 300 shall be paid to each of
the competitors invited. with the exception
that the architect or architects whose de-
sign shall be placed first will be awarded
the commission for carrying out the work
at a fee computed on the basis Of the charges
adopted by the American Institute of
Architects. which commission is to be paid
on all work necessary to complete the build
Ing ready for occupancy, mural painting
and furniture excepted. Each competitor is
advised that no claim shall be made for any
fee, percentage or payment whatever, or
for any expense incidental to or growing
out Of his participation in this competition
other than that expressly provided for by
the terms mentioned in the program
shall forfeit all privileges If he violates any
OF the conditions governing this competi-
ton. or who shall seek in any way, directly
or Indirectly to gain advantage by infiuenc-
ing in his favor any Of those in control of
this competition and that any designs SUBJ
mitted by such competitor will not be ex-
amtned and no compensation will be paid
for his services.
Acceptance Of Design Recommended.
1t is agreed on the part of the building
committee that selection will be made OF
the design recommended by the architec-
tural adviser as best suiting the conditions
both as to plan for architectural appear
ance and as to cost.
When the award in this competition has
been made all designs of the unsuccessful
competitors will be returned to them, and
no use will be made Of any Of the drawings
not accepted, or any part that may be orlgI-
nal, without the consent of the author
thereof.
The building is to be located on the site at
the intersection of New York avenue, 18th
and II streets northwest, and a plat show
ing the dimensions Of the site is furnished
with the program. The cost of the building
must not exceed $25O,OOO, including the
plumbing and gas piping, elevators, electric
conduits and wiring, heating and ventilat-
ing apparatus, approaches, etc.
me building must be of freproof con-
struction, the exterior to be of such ma
for the execution Of his design
The General Requirements.
Basement-Heating and ventilatng appa-
ratus; coal storage; toilets for men and
women for use in connection with audito-
i rum on first floor A banquet room and
Kitchen for use in connection with audfto-
rum above, or separately, as may be need
ed, and suitable freproof rooms for the
storage of Masonic archives, and storage
rooms for the paraphernalia of the various
bodies.
First foor-Entrance hall Staircase, ana
al least TWO elevators, and auditorium as
large as the arrangement of the plan will
allow, with suitable stage, dressing rooms
and toilets. In addition to the above. each
competitor is required to submit an addi-
ional plan of the first floor showing what
could be done with this floor in the future, If
1t should be considered advisable to alter
the auditorium into stores
Second foor-Off1ce rooms as follows
along with suitable toilets, fireproof vaults,
ETC.: 1, Grand master of Freemasons, D. c.;
2. grand secretary of Freemasons D. c.;
3, library; 4, grand master of Templars u
s.; ., grand commander of Templars, D. c.;
q, grand secretary of Templars, D. c.; Z
general grand high priest, u. S.; 8, grand
high priest d. c.: 8. grand secretary of
Grand Chapter D. c.; 10. imperial potentate
OF Mystic Shrine; H. Royal Order and ROYAL
and Select Masters.
Third fioor-Two lodge rooms. Ante rooms
cloak rooms, dressing rooms, toilets, ETC.
Fourth f1oor-A chapter room, a COM
toilets, etc, and an armory as large as the
plan will permit with lockers, ETC., for the
uniform of Knights Templar
Exclusively for Scottish Rite.
Fifth f1oor-Exclusively for Scottish Rite.
medium-sized lodge room and a larger
assembly room are necessary. along with
the usual ante rooms, cloak rooms toilets,
ETC.. and an armory as large as the plan will
permit, with lockers, ETC., for uniforms.
Sixth floor-Exclusively for Mystic Shrine
An assembly room of as large a size as pos
sible is necessary, with a raised platform
at one end. An examination room for can
didates, approximately 10 feet by 20 feet.
room for the Arab Patrol, with at least
thirty lockers for the storage of uniforms,
and large ante room and toilet facilities
Seventh foor-Nhis floor may be placed
partially, or entirely, In the roof IL the de-
signer so desires. Banquet hall with kitch-
en-, china closet and service toilet. Provision
must be made for service staircase, and
lift for use Of this floor only
1t Is the preference of the building com
mfttee that the building cover the entire
site, but this is not arbitrary, the arrange
ment OF the plan being left to the judgment
of each competitor. The size of the various
rooms has been omitted 1t being considered
best to in way limit the Competitors.
but to allow each full scope in the arrange
ment and sizes of rooms
Drawings Required.
Each design submitted shall consist of the
following drawings (no alternate design will
be considered), and shall be inclosed In a
portfolio between stiff cardboards: shall
be securely wrapped and sealed and adj
dressed to the chairman of the building
committee. Masonic Temple Association,
1885 street northwest, Washington, D. C..
and plainly and conspicuously marked with
the name Of the building under competition.
Plan of each story. including basement,
scale 1-16 inch to the foot; alternate plan of
first floor. scale 1-16 inch to the foot; block
section through building. showing heights