| Nob Hill Masonic Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 California Street |
| City | San Francisco, California |
| Architect | Albert Roller |
| Owned by | California Freemasons |
| Capacity | 3,165 |
| Previous names | Masonic Temple Masonic Auditorium |
| www.masonicauditorium.com | |
Nob Hill Masonic Center of San Francisco (also known as the Masonic Temple or Masonic Auditorium) is located at 1111 California Street. It was formally dedicated in 1958.
It has a several large sculptures representing the four branches of the Armed Services on its outside wall. There is a frieze representing a gigantic tug of war between good and evil forces. Inside, it has a unique mosaic window designed by artist Emile Norman. The mosaic depicts a variety of natural themes as well as the professions. It contains gravel and soil from each of the 58 counties in California.[1]
The Masonic Auditorium currently hosts many concerts and other live events and is managed by Live Nation.