A tour inside the Detroit Masonic Temple

The Detroit News
A tour group listens to docent Simon McNeilly talk about the Corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, given by the temple's library archive, and research center, February 23, 2020.
A tour group listens to docent Simon McNeilly talk about the Corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, given by the temple's library archive, and research center, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The ceiling of the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple can be seen during a tour of the building, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
The ceiling of the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple can be seen during a tour of the building, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Members of a tour group sit and listen about the Greek Ionic lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
Members of a tour group sit and listen about the Greek Ionic lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The ceiling of the main lobby of the Detroit Masonic Temple was decorated in the style of a castle in Palermo, Sicily.
The ceiling of the main lobby of the Detroit Masonic Temple was decorated in the style of a castle in Palermo, Sicily.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Suits of armor sit inside a parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
Suits of armor sit inside a parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
An alabaster chandelier floats above the corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
An alabaster chandelier floats above the corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Wood from the original Detroit Masonic Temple, which was located downtown, now sits inside the Corinthian lodge room of the current Detroit Masonic Temple, February 23, 2020.
Wood from the original Detroit Masonic Temple, which was located downtown, now sits inside the Corinthian lodge room of the current Detroit Masonic Temple, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A tour group sits and listens about the Corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
A tour group sits and listens about the Corinthian lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Docent Simon McNeilly talks about the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, during a tour of the building, February 23, 2020.
Docent Simon McNeilly talks about the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, during a tour of the building, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
A cross made from 408 light bulbs floats high above the chapel which sits in the center of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit,, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A tour group examines a parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
A tour group examines a parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
A parlor inside the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Docent Nudal Zakhim gives a talk about the Greek Ionic lodge room.           Photos are of a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, given by the temple's library, archive, and research center, February 23, 2020.
Docent Nudal Zakhim gives a talk about the Greek Ionic lodge room. Photos are of a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, given by the temple's library, archive, and research center, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A globe rests high inside the Greek ionic lodge room.   Two globes, representing the earth and the stars, are found in the various lodges.
A globe rests high inside the Greek ionic lodge room. Two globes, representing the earth and the stars, are found in the various lodges.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A group makes their way inside the Greek Ionic lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
A group makes their way inside the Greek Ionic lodge room during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Docent Nudal Zakhim gives a talk about the seal of the Masons in the floor of the lobby during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
Docent Nudal Zakhim gives a talk about the seal of the Masons in the floor of the lobby during a tour of the Masonic Temple, in Detroit, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Sculptures of knights guard the staircases throughout the Detroit Masonic Temple, February 23, 2020.
Sculptures of knights guard the staircases throughout the Detroit Masonic Temple, February 23, 2020.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News