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Aurora Masonic Temple
104 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora
(Kane Co.) Designed by
architect William Q. Bendus in 1922, this Neoclassical building—with
over 50,000 square feet of assembly space—occupies a prominent place in
the cityscape. It was constructed by the Aurora Masonic Alliance and
served as the home of numerous organizations over the years. The
structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
falls within the Near Eastside Aurora Historic District. When the Masons
sold the temple in the mid-1980s, it was converted to a banquet facility
and offices. Since its closure in 2006, the building has suffered from
deferred maintenance, resulting in water infiltration and damage to
architectural features. Spalling concrete, a condition that could become
hazardous if not repaired, has prompted the City to take the matter to
building court. |
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HOW CAN I HELP?
To find out more about the building, contact the owner: Flavio Capetillo,
104 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, IL 60505-4228.
For further details about current code violations and preservation
incentives, contact Jan Mangers or Jennie Grobe, Aurora Preservation
Commission, 630-844-3648. |
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