The Snap: Masonic Temple
Photo by Jay Winfrey
Built in 1907-1909, the Masonic Temple building was technically North Carolina’s first skyscraper by using reinforced steel and concrete. This photograph was captured using a tilt-shift lens, which is what gives it the miniature model appearance.
The snap is a weekly original photography feature published by New Raleigh. If you have a photo that you’d like to be considered for The Snap, email it to snap@newraleigh.com. Photo must be from Raleigh and no longer than 1000 pixels on the longest side. Please include photographer’s name and a caption.
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kg
09/24 07:32 AM
great shot. would look perfect on my wall.
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arthurb3
09/24 08:27 AM
Nice shot, Jay.
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Jessica Winebrenner
09/24 10:06 AM
love it Jay! Looks like a toy building.
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PicturingRaleigh
09/24 02:38 PM
Thanks for the history lesson Jay. Nice shot too.
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sasquatch
09/25 03:23 PM
this building has alot of ODD FELLOWS icons on it.someone please explain to me is there ,and what if there is, a difference between the ODD FELLOWS and FREEMASONS or are they one in the same fraternal secret society ? i have to admit most of what i have read about these people creeps me out.
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brian
09/26 01:59 AM
This photo RULES.
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michelle
09/26 09:45 PM
Woo! Great shot Jay!!
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