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45-624: The Indianapolis Masonic Temple is the statewide headquarters of the Grand Lodge F&;AM of Indiana, and home to numerous individual Masonic lodges and associated groups. It is also the location of the Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana ; the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation; Indiana DeMolay , and many more. The building features an auditorium, two stages, a large dining hall and catering kitchen,

90-487: A State Master Councilor , Provincial Master Councilor , or Jurisdictional Master Councilor . In some countries, DeMolay may have a national level organization headed by a "National Master Councilor". There are also other state, provincial, or jurisdictional positions, based on the officers of a chapter, which vary for each jurisdiction. The lead advisor (always a Master Mason and a member of the Supreme Council) in

135-674: A ballroom, and seven large lodge rooms designed for a variety of ceremonial and social purposes. The Freemasons of Indianapolis had previously built two other jointly owned temples in Indianapolis in partnership with the Grand Lodge. Those stood on the southeast corner of Washington Street and Capitol Avenue (formerly Tennessee Street) and diagonally across from the Indiana Statehouse . The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis Hotel currently stands at that site. The current Temple

180-535: A devastating fire in the second temple in 1905, it was determined that a new building at a different location needed to be constructed. Elias J. Jacoby, an attorney and insurance executive, and a very prominent Mason, helped found the Indianapolis Masonic Temple Association and chaired its building committee. The committee hired the firm of Rubush & Hunter , which has been called "the premier Indianapolis architectural firm of

225-504: A house divided against itself cannot stand.” The first temple suffered from serious construction defects and was demolished in 1873. It was replaced by an imposing red-brick Romanesque structure on the same corner, officially opened in 1875. The second temple was designed with ample rental space on the first two floors to generate income. Renters would eventually include a cleaners and a Turkish bath, along with several offices. There were ceremonial and social rooms for five Masonic lodges on

270-416: A local Masonic body or some other group composed exclusively of Masons. The sponsoring body is responsible for providing the chapter with adult advisors and a place to meet. Members of the sponsoring body form the chapter's initial "advisory council". The advisory council selects one of its members to be its chairman, and he is the official liaison between the chapter and the sponsoring body. Another member of

315-525: A local level, the chapter is responsible for planning and executing activities for its members. DeMolay alumni have gone on to achieve wide recognition outside of the organization. Some have been elected to the DeMolay Hall of Fame. Not all DeMolays who have received recognition have been inducted into the Hall of Fame; some can be found on other lists. The following is a partial list of the members of

360-544: A member of a neighboring Job's Daughters Bethel, Rainbow Assembly, or Triangle, but that is not a set requirement in most Jurisdictions. A Chapter may also elect a Chapter Princess. The program generally uses the same requirements as set forth for the Sweetheart. Her duties generally include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay while assisting the Sweetheart in her duties. A Chapter may also elect two Chapter Duchesses. The program generally uses

405-464: A member of the firms of Scharn & Rubush and P. C. Rubush & Company. Rubush and Hunter maintained their partnership until 1939, when both retired. In 1940 the firm was taken over by Philip A. Weisenburgh, chief draftsman and designer of the firm. Weisenburgh retired in 1969. Preston C. Rubush was born March 30, 1867, in Oakford, Indiana , to William G. and Marie E. (Wyrick) Rubush. His father

450-538: A small Red Cross Room that is decorated in a unique Egyptian revival motif with murals and custom furniture original to the building. At the time of its construction the Temple held seven separate pipe organs, of which six survive and remain operable. In 1919, there were 1,174 meetings held in the Temple. More than 41,000 meals were served that year, with thirty-six banquets held in December alone. During World War II,

495-724: A state, jurisdiction, or country, is called an Executive Officer. The lead advisor internationally is known as a Grand Master, who governs the International Supreme Council. There are also Active DeMolay officers at an international level; the International Master Councilor and International Congress Secretary are the heads of the International DeMolay Congress. These officers are always past Jurisdictional Master Councilors. In some countries other than

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540-518: A year and elect an International Master Councilor and an International Congress Secretary, who lead and serve as the heads of the body for a time span of one year. Two Active DeMolays, usually the International Master Councilor and International Congress Secretary, are elected as voting members of the board of directors annually. Additionally, delegates discuss and vote on legislative issues. Each chapter must be sponsored by

585-589: Is assisted in his duties by a Senior Councilor and a Junior Councilor. The Senior Councilor is usually considered to be next in line as Master Councilor and Junior Councilor to follow, though two people can run against each other. The remaining officers of a Chapter are appointed by the Master Councilor, except for the Scribe, who is appointed by the Chapter's advisory council. Adult men mentor and supervise

630-535: Is located on the fifth floor of the Temple building and is open to the public at irregular hours. While many of the Masonic lodge meeting rooms look very similar, the seventh floor is dedicated to the York Rite appendant organizations. It features a large Knights Templar asylum with gallery seating areas and open floorspace for marching in formation; an arched Royal Arch Chapter Room and 'secret vault' area; and

675-629: Is the third such building in Indianapolis. The first joint Masonic temple in the city, a colonnaded Greek Revival hall, was built in 1850. The building was the site of the Indiana Constitutional Convention of 1850 that met to draft a new state constitution. The state government rented the Masonic temple for the gathering because the House of Representative in the Indiana Statehouse was too small to accommodate

720-523: The Fugitive Slave Act . The events were touched off by charges leveled against John Freeman, an Indianapolis house painter wrongfully accused of being a runaway slave. On September 19, 1859, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at the Temple (the second of three he ultimately made in Indianapolis during his career). He opened his political remarks by recalling his famous words: “This government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free; that

765-602: The Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures . DeMolay International DeMolay International is a youth leadership organization with Masonic origins for young men ages 12 to 21. There is in select areas a "Squire" program for those younger than 12. It was founded in Kansas City, Missouri , in 1919 and named for Jacques de Molay , the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar . DeMolay

810-624: The United States . Although young women are not permitted to join the organization, chapters are permitted to elect chapter "sweethearts" and "princesses." DeMolay is part of the "family" of Masonic associations. DeMolay is the youth group for young men. ( Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters are similar Masonic-related organizations for young women.) The Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919 with nine members, most of whom lived near each other in Kansas City. The crown appearing in

855-532: The University of Pennsylvania . Upon his return to Indianapolis he worked for Vonnegut & Bohn before joining Rubush. He became partner in the firm in 1905, and like Rubush retired in 1939. In 1899, Hunter married Anna Blanche Lee. He died in Miami Beach, Florida , on November 20, 1949. Hunter's younger brother, Frank B. Hunter , was also an architect in Indianapolis. Philip Arthur Weisenburgh

900-535: The 150 convention delegates. A reporter for the Locomotive Magazine sardonically described the convention scene on February l, 1851: The chandeliers, you observe, these three big dark green things, like great dropsical spiders, swinging by gigantic cobwebs from the ceiling—are too clumsy, too low down, and really disfigure the Hall. Those red settees, and cross-legged poplar tables, like foldup cots, only not so clean, arranged with aisles between, for

945-429: The Chapter. These men, sometimes called "Dads," are often Masons or Senior DeMolays (former active members who have reached the age of 21) but can also be other men in the community, including the fathers of active members. In recent years, women have also served as advisors for the group. In addition to the individual Chapter, DeMolay has an officer structure at the state, provincial, or other large regional level led by

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990-578: The DeMolay Hall of Fame. The full list is available on the DeMolay International Web site. Rubush %26 Hunter Rubush & Hunter was an architectural firm in Indianapolis , Indiana in the United States . Established in 1905 by architects Preston C. Rubush and Edgar O. Hunter, Rubush & Hunter operated until 1939. Preston C. Rubush and Edgar O. Hunter formed their partnership in 1905. Previously, Rubush had been

1035-848: The Grand Senior Councilor, the Grand Junior Councilor, the Grand Secretary, and the Grand Treasurer are the elected leaders of the International Supreme Council. In certain parts of the world, such as Brazil, for example, DeMolay International has created daughter Supreme Councils and has ceded local control of DeMolay in those regions to the local Supreme Council. The DeMolay Congress is the Senate-style body where two voting delegates represent each DeMolay jurisdiction. The delegates meet once

1080-734: The Princess and the Sweetheart in their duties. Each state or jurisdiction holds an annual (or biennial, in some) event known as a Conclave or Convention. At this event, the members of the state or jurisdiction may vote on the State Master Councilor (or, in some cases the Provincial Master Councilor / Jurisdictional Master Councilor) and other elected positions. Some jurisdictions may elect a Deputy State Master Councilor, Sweetheart, and / or various other positions. In same cases, these officers are appointed by

1125-626: The United States, the International Supreme Council of DeMolay has ceded control to an independent Supreme Council created to govern DeMolay in that country. Such a Supreme Council has its own Grand Master and officers. (Examples are Australia, Canada, Brazil, and the Philippines.) Some DeMolay Chapters elect young women to positions of leadership, who act to support members and their activities. These positions are not officially recognized by DeMolay International; they are approved subject to

1170-560: The advisory council is designated the "chapter advisor," and he is the official liaison between the advisory council and the chapter. The chapter's advisory council is responsible for supervising the chapter and its activities. DeMolays participate in a wide range of activities that may include, but are not limited to: camping, holding joint events with members of Rainbow and Job's Daughters , various sports, and taking long-distance trips. Both Chapters and individual DeMolays can participate in competitions at state and international events. On

1215-425: The authority of the executive officer in the jurisdiction. DeMolay Chapters may elect a "Chapter Sweetheart" to serve as the female representative of the Chapter, although she is not an initiated member of DeMolay. Her duties may include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay. The "Sweetheart" must meet the age requirements of a particular jurisdiction or Chapter (often 14 to 21.) She may be

1260-458: The backside of the building. After an initial estimate of under $ 70,000, the total cost of the project was $ 120,000. The embarrassing errors and cost overruns, combined with the great economic Panic of 1873 nearly bankrupted the Grand Lodge. The Masons and the economy eventually rebounded, and by 1900 there were eight Indianapolis Masonic lodges and numerous appendant groups that had filled the second building beyond its designed capacity. Following

1305-518: The business as P. C. Rubush & Company. In 1905, he formed his partnership with Hunter. They remained together until they retired in 1939. In 1898, Rubush married Renah J. Wilcox of Nebraska . Rubush died February 4, 1947, at his winter home in Miami Beach, Florida . He was survived by his wife and other family members, but no children. Edgar Otis Hunter was born in 1873 in Versailles, Indiana . He attended public schools in Indianapolis and

1350-521: The city's Freemasons , the hall's main auditorium became the first large-scale venue in the city for speakers, entertainers, debates and presentations. Despite Freemasonry's strict rules forbidding the discussion of politics in their meetings, such restrictions did not extend to the use of their auditorium. In 1853, the Masonic Hall hosted fiery demonstrations and presentations by the city's black leaders and white anti-slavery speakers in opposition to

1395-546: The club 24 hours a day. Even the rooftop was designed for active use. Originally covered in tile, the rooftop was used for drill team practice by the Knights Templar, as well as open air parties and dinners with a view of the city. Today it is largely covered with cell phone towers and is largely inaccessible. The Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is also listed in

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1440-491: The convenience of approach, and whittled and inked all over like school-boys desks, are the member’s seats, and stands—where the members write if they happen to be taken industrious. . . . Those seats along the east wall are often full of ladies, when the Convention is in session, and it then looks like an oblong dirty apron, with a bright border down one side. Along with its intended role as a meeting and ceremonial space for

1485-624: The early 20th Century", to design the new structure. The firm, headed by Indiana natives Preston C. Rubush and Edgar O. Hunter, were largely responsible for the look of Indianapolis during this period of the city's history, at the height of the City Beautiful movement . They constructed the new building from Bedford limestone in the Greek-Ionic style. It is over 100 feet (30 m) tall and measures 130 by 150 feet (40 m × 46 m) at ground level. The original cost of construction

1530-460: The events happening in their state. They also serve as a resource for the DeMolays in their state to help them with events, ceremonies, and any other DeMolay related activities. The International Supreme Council is the governing body of DeMolay International. It is composed of dedicated adult leaders from around the world who are responsible for the growth and success of DeMolay. The Grand Master,

1575-419: The executive officer of jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions may hold a specific event, called Congress, separate and apart from Conclave or Convention to elect their jurisdictional officers and vote on any changes to the jurisdictional by-laws, then install the new officers at their Conclave or Convention. Jurisdictional/State Officers are the leaders of their state/jurisdiction. They plan, lead, and execute all of

1620-452: The same requirements set forth for the Sweetheart. Her duties generally include attending Chapter functions and acting as an ambassador of DeMolay while assisting both the Sweetheart and Princess in their duties. A Chapter may also elect other females, who may or may not be a member of Job's Daughters International or International Order of Rainbow for Girls, to be a Little Sis. A Little Sis is usually 14–16 years old. She generally assists both

1665-519: The self-adopted heraldic arms (the emblem) of the order contains 10 rubies, each representing one of the original nine members and the organization's founder, Frank S. Land . Frank S. Land was a member of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446. The rubies were originally portrayed as pearls; as each founding member died, the pearl representing him was changed to a ruby. DeMolay has seven Cardinal Virtues , taught as its basic ideals. The Order calls for every member to live according to these Virtues, which are considered as

1710-557: The south end of the basement was converted for use as a Masonic Service Club, a social and recreational area for members of the armed forces, with pool tables, a snack bar, writing desks, and a library of national newspapers–similar to a USO club . Area Masons, women from the auxiliary groups like the Order of the Eastern Star , and teenaged members of the Masonic youth groups like Rainbow Girls and Jobs Daughters volunteered to staff

1755-608: The street into the larger (and air-conditioned) Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral . Because of seating modifications and the closure of the balcony, the Hall's current capacity has been reduced to about 600. Also on the first floor is the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation. A large banquet hall is located on second floor and is available for wedding receptions, business meetings and other events. The Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana , once housed at Compass Park in Franklin, Indiana,

1800-399: The things that distinguish a good leader and a good man. They are: DeMolay defends three fundamental freedoms: DeMolay has an Ethical Code, composed of the following statements: A local DeMolay body is known as a Chapter and is headed by the Master Councilor. The Master Councilor is elected by members of his Chapter and is usually among the older members of the group. The Master Councilor

1845-399: The upper floors. However, late in the design process it was noted with great alarm by the state's Masons that the architects had neglected to create an appropriately large meeting hall for the annual meetings of hundreds of lodge officers each year. The Grand Lodge was forced to hurriedly purchase an adjoining lot immediately to the south to attach an architecturally incongruous assembly hall to

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1890-438: Was $ 531,000. On the first floor is what was originally an 1100-seat auditorium which, due to neglect after the 1960s, lay virtually unused for over forty years until its renovation in 2005. During its heyday, the Hall hosted speakers, concerts, political candidates from all parties, debates, movies, and even new citizen swearing-in ceremonies. By 1963, Indiana Masons had outgrown the auditorium and moved their annual meetings across

1935-601: Was a general contractor. He attended public schools and completed a special course in architecture at the University of Illinois . He initially found employment in the Peoria, Illinois , branch office of architect James F. Alexander , based in Lafayette, Indiana . He worked for Alexander for two years, and then for others until 1893. In that year he came to Indianapolis and formed a partnership, Scharn & Rubush, with John H. Scharn. In 1900, Scharn retired, and Rubush continued

1980-625: Was born in 1887 in Frankfort, Kentucky . When he joined Rubush & Hunter is unknown, but he was chief draftsman by 1925. He succeeded to the practice when Rubush and Hunter retired in 1939, He himself retired in 1969. He died in Indianapolis November 12, 1972. His wife was Louise Weisenburgh, with whom he had a daughter. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1942 until his death. Many of

2025-877: Was incorporated in the 1990s and is classified by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization . DeMolay is open for membership to young men between the ages of 12 and 21 who acknowledge a higher spiritual power. It has about 12,000 active members spread throughout every continent except for Antarctica. There are active chapters in Canada, Germany , Australia , Japan , the Philippines , Argentina , Aruba , French Guiana , Uruguay , Paraguay , Peru , Bolivia , Brazil , Ecuador (affiliated to Peru jurisdiction), Italy , Romania , Greece (affiliated to Romania jurisdiction), France , Albania , Montenegro , Serbia , Bosnia (affiliated to Serbia jurisdiction), Bulgaria and

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