George Washington National Masonic Monument
Wednesday, 1st June 2005 by James Turnbull
Based on the lighthouse in ancient Alexandria (one of the 'seven wonders of the world'), the George Washington National Masonic Monument in Alexandria, VA stands at 333 foot tall. Washington was the 'worshipful master' of the local Masons lodge when he was elected President and the monument was constructed entirely with voluntary contributions from members of the Masonic Fraternity. Apparently the Square and Compasses logo to the front of the building is the world’s largest.
Thanks: Josh Stevens, CK Dexter Haven & Tim Gregory
It’s worth taking the tour of this place just for the sheer surreality of it. They have “The Most Beautiful Reproduction Of The Ark of The Covenant Ever Used In Masonic Rituals”, which gets shown for all of 10 seconds.
that place looks dodgy
I’ve lived next to this monument for 15 years, and it really is wonderful, if not a bit odd.
I can understand why the monument in Washington DC was 555.5 feet high. But, why is the Masonic monument 333′ high? Did Washington do something special at age 33.3? Or does this refer to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at age 33.3?
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Please post a picture of the ark if possible.
Refer to the 33 degrees of Freemasonry.
actually the washington monument is 666 feet high.
111 feet of it is underground.
andy social says: May 3rd, 2007 at 6:03 am
actually the washington monument is 666 feet high.
111 feet of it is underground.
Lies.
How many inches are 555 feet ?
Everything seem purposeful.