York Rite Temple Building

York Rite Temple

The York Rite Temple hosts commercial, non-profit, and Masonic tenants. The calendar below helps with planning the multi-use rooms.



Scheduling Rooms

Main Lodge Room
A 2nd floor Main Lodge Room confirmed reservation comes with the use of the 3rd floor kitchen and dining room.
Small Lodge Room
The 2nd floor Small Lodge Room is available for separate usage from the Main Lodge Room. Use of the Small Lodge Room
should not interfere with the any reservations with the Main Lodge Room.
3rd floor Kitchen and Dining Room
The 3rd floor kitchen and dining rooms are available for use. All food items and trash must be removed immediately following
the function. Additionally the kitchen and dining rooms must be left clean with all cooking and serving items cleaned
and returned to their place.
York Rite Temple office and York Rite workspace
The 2nd floor also houses the York Rite Temple offices and York Rite workspace. Security of this space is limited
to the York Rite Temple Trustees, maintenance staff, Secretary of Chapter, and Recorders of the Council and Commandery.
All other access will be approved by the Lone Star Chapter Board of Trustees.
2nd Floor Library
Use of the 2nd floor Moton H. Crokett Jr. Library use must be pre-approved through York Rite Temple Office, no exceptions.

Temple Usage
The building is a Masonic Temple and usage will need to be in line with the tenants of Freemasonry. Please report
all issues to the York Rite Temple Trustees immediately. Before locking the front door, ensure the 2nd
and 3rd floors are unoccupied. Ensure that all lights are off, HVAC systems are off, and rooms are secure.
Please contact the York Rite Temple Trustees for any issues or questions.
Temple Keys
Keys are assigned to individuals. Broken keys must be turned into the York Rite Temple Trustees for replacement
Lost keys must be reported immediately. Individuals and entities with building keys will be charged a key replacement
fee. Rekeying the entire building may be required which can cost $3,000 to replace everyone's keys.