The
tall building in the center of the photo is the Masonic Temple.
On the right is the Hotel Stockton. The Central California Traction
Company annex was located on the first floor of the Hotel building.
The
Masonic Lodge Hall was begun in 1883, and completed on May 23,1884,
at a cost of $98,000.00. The opening included an author's carnival
and art loan exhibition.
The third floor housed two lodge rooms, commandery hall, armory
and livery, as well as a banquet hall and lavatory. The attic held
the kitchen. The second floor housed the Masonic Music hall of 66
x 88 feet and 14 meeting rooms. The first floor contained four stores
and two offices, plus the Post Office.
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Stockton,
CA 
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