The Initiated Eye
In an unprecedented collaboration with the Grand Lodge of Free And Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC, and artist Peter Waddell, The Octagon, the Museum of The American Architectural Foundation, organized an original exhibition focusing specifically on the interesting and significant contributions of Freemasons to the design and architecture of Washington, DC.
The tradition of Masonic architecture in the United States is grounded in a history far older than the establishment of this country. Many of this nation’s founding fathers were themselves Freemasons and the Masonic stamp is visible throughout the city of Washington, DC, the surrounding metropolitan area, and the entire country.
Featuring twenty-four original paintings by history painter Peter Waddell the exhibition tells the story of the city’s design from a new perspective and sheds light on the Masonic connections of many historic buildings in the nation’s capital. These paintings explain some of the secret symbols of Freemasonry and provide an understanding of how Masonic symbols were and are used as powerful symbols of this nation.
The exhibition demystifies the role that Freemasons have played in this nation’s architectural history and provides a new perspective on various historic events.
Individuals wishing to see the artwork in person can visit the Scottish Rite Center of the District of Columbia at 2800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C..
The tradition of Masonic architecture in the United States is grounded in a history far older than the establishment of this country. Many of this nation’s founding fathers were themselves Freemasons and the Masonic stamp is visible throughout the city of Washington, DC, the surrounding metropolitan area, and the entire country.
Featuring twenty-four original paintings by history painter Peter Waddell the exhibition tells the story of the city’s design from a new perspective and sheds light on the Masonic connections of many historic buildings in the nation’s capital. These paintings explain some of the secret symbols of Freemasonry and provide an understanding of how Masonic symbols were and are used as powerful symbols of this nation.
The exhibition demystifies the role that Freemasons have played in this nation’s architectural history and provides a new perspective on various historic events.
Individuals wishing to see the artwork in person can visit the Scottish Rite Center of the District of Columbia at 2800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C..
Artist, Peter Waddell
“The Initiated Eye: Secrets, Symbols, Freemasonry and the Architecture of Washington, DC with Paintings by Peter Waddell” was on display at the Octagon, the Museum of the American Architectural Foundation, May 18 – December 31, 2005.
© Copyright 2005 by the Grand Lodge, F.A.A.M, of D.C. All Rights Reserved.
Photographer, Carol M. Highsmith
“The Initiated Eye: Secrets, Symbols, Freemasonry and the Architecture of Washington, DC with Paintings by Peter Waddell” was on display at the Octagon, the Museum of the American Architectural Foundation, May 18 – December 31, 2005.
© Copyright 2005 by the Grand Lodge, F.A.A.M, of D.C. All Rights Reserved.
Photographer, Carol M. Highsmith
