Scottish Rite Temple in Miami is considered the city’s first Art Deco building. At first glance, it looks less like a Miami landmark and more like a slice of ancient Egypt—four two-story-high columns frame its entrance and a grand pyramidal roof peaks overhead. That’s no coincidence—the building was commissioned around the same time as the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Step inside, and you’ll quickly realize that the magic doesn’t stop at the entrance. You’ll stumble upon the striking two-story Temple Theater, a starry-sky mural and hand-painted Masonic ritual tableaus at every corner.
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What makes Scottish Rite Temple so impressive?
The temple’s facade is a striking early Miami blend of Egyptian Revival imagery and emerging Art Deco geometry. Look a little closer and you’ll notice the finer details—four double-headed eagles with “32” numerals carved between each eagle’s two heads, referring to the 32 degrees of Scottish Rite Freemasonry…