The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - June 6, 1926

 
Original Building Sketch The original architects sketch of the proposed Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory (Number 3) - prepared by Frank Wetherell and Roland Harrison.

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The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - Downtown Des Moines Iowa June 6 1926

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - June 6, 1926

This photo was taken after a procession through Downtown Des Moines.  The right of the picture shows excavation had begun.

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
 

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - Downtown Des Moines Iowa June 6 1926
 

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - Downtown Des Moines Iowa June 6 1926
 

The Des Moines Scottish Rite Cornerstone Laying Ceremony - Downtown Des Moines Iowa June 6 1926
 

The Des Moines Scottish Rite shortly after completion

The Des Moines Scottish Rite shortly after completion -

Note the lack of City street or traffic lights.  Date Unknown