Famed temple built in 1872 facing demolition as community cries ‘shame’ over losing iconic piece of history

A FAMED Masonic temple is set to be demolished, and a local historian said the community will lose a piece of culture.

The unique property was first built in 1872 as a Victorian-style home for a rich philanthropist before being purchased by the local chapter.

Now, owners have filed for a permit to completely raze the building nestled in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.

If approved, the unique property, notable for having four Doric columns holding up the two-story facade, could be reduced to rubble…

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