Freemasons’ Hall in Egmore completed a century on February 26, 2025. It was on that date in 1925 that Governor Lord Goschen declared the building open. A Neo-Classical masterpiece designed by the architect firm of Jackson & Barker, Freemasons’ Hall remains in active use, as does its annexe, designed by J.W. Madeley. To commemorate this historic structure’s centenary, we bring you a few pictures, Old and New.
Our first OLD is an image of the inauguration ceremony, which gives a panoramic view of the Branch Elphinstone Hotel (later Chesney Hall) at the far left and Freemasons’ Hall at the far right. Another OLD picture is a photograph of the building taken on the day of the inauguration. Both pictures are courtesy The District Grand Lodge of South India.
Our NEW, taken in 2017 by K.S. Anwar is of Freemasons’ Hall as it stands now. A detailed article on the construction of this building will be published in our next issue.
