The former Masonic Temple in downtown Barberton is within walking distance from my home, which makes it a convenient subject when testing cameras. So, I have quite a few pictures of its exterior, and I have photographed it with all of my favorite cameras. Now that the building has been demolished, I thought that I should share some of those pictures, including some of the demolition process.
I’ll miss having this interesting old building around to photograph. But, if I’m entirely honest, the exterior of the building was a little boring. I have seen this building in every season and every lighting condition, and yet almost every decent picture I have of it centers around the northwest front door and the railing leading up to it. Perhaps the understated nature of the temple matches the ethos of its builders; I’m not a Mason, so I can’t say for sure.
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