Observation Tower
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Knights Templar Chapel
General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons
Library
General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
Scottish Rite - GW Museum
Grotto
South Lodge Room - Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 Replica Lodge Room of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 Theater North Lodge Room
Memorial Hall
York Rite Sovereign College of North America Assembly Hall Demolay National Sojourners Shriners of North America
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The Many Faces of the Memorial

Designed in the classical architecture of Greece and Rome, there was a natural connection to the classically inspired architecture of General Washington's day when the buildings of antiquity were seen to reflect the democratic principles guiding the new republic. The Memorial design incorporates ancient styles: The Memorial entrance is a temple entrance, inspired by the Parthenon of Athens, and is Doric, the interior of Memorial Hall is composite. The three sections of the tower rise in ascending levels of complexity with Doric at the lowest, Ionic in the middle, and Corinthian for the top section. The tower is capped with an Egyptian Pyramid, and surmounted with a stylized flame-like finial as a reference to the ancient lighthouses. The design of the Memorial was inspired by the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Masonry had been a guiding light to Washington, as he was the guiding light of the Revolution and the formation of our country. The Memorial is the lighthouse of Freemasonry, spreading the light and knowledge of Freemasonry to the world.

The Memorial comprises many areas and nine levels. The entrance is through the massive portico, symbolic of the ancient Greek and Roman temple entrances. In the portico are two engraved tablets from Washington's correspondence that reflect his deep regard for the Masonic Fraternity. Memorial Hall is a majestic chamber that houses the colossal statue of George Washington wearing his Masonic Apron and a "Masters Jewel" Also on this level are: the Replica Lodge Room, The North and South Lodge Rooms and the Theater. The first level consists of: Grand Masonic Hall, the Shrine Exhibit, "The Golden Age of Masonic Architecture" Exhibit and opening in May of 2008 an exhibit titled "The Form and Function of Freemasonry." Guided Tours are available to the George Washington Museum on the fourth level and the Appendant Bodies exhibits in the tower. The final stop on the tour is the Observation Deck which provides a panoramic view of Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area.