scottish rite temple – 15th and troost

The ancient order of the freemasons came to be in Europe, and it was in 1887 (after a failed attempt in 1884) that the order of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite established itself in Kansas City, Mo. The first meeting was held in the Adoniram Lodge of Perfection on Main Street, a rather mighty name for a space so small and shabby. The Scottish Rite moved several times around the Kansas City area, from 720 Main, to 9th and Walnut Streets, to the temple we see here at 15th and Troost. A more permanent home was found for the Scottish Rite on Linwood Boulevard, where it remains today.