The organ is a unique instrument and only a few still exist. The Kimball Organ was selected for recognition as an instrument of exceptional historic merit worthy of preservation by the Organ Historical Society. The first meeting in the new building was held on May 7, 1925. The pipes of the Great and Accompaniment divisions are hidden in the ceiling at the west end of the immense auditorium and those of the Solo are hidden at the east end. Kimball Pipe Organ was installed in the Denver Consistory building at the completion of construction in 1925. The cultural, service and philanthropic projects contribute to the quality of life for all residents. The distinctive architecture of the building creates a Denver landmark. Smaller meeting rooms on the first floor of the historic building add to the appeal.Дenver Consistory is proud to be a part of Colorado history, from its earliest days, before there was a city in the territory, to the present. Our 500-seat auditorium and 250-seat dining room are a popular venue for meetings by industry groups and community performances.

Our central location is a short walk from the Colorado State Capitol, the City and County of Denver Building, the Colorado History Museum, the Main Branch of the Denver Public Library, the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Convention Center, the Performing Arts Center and the 16th Street Mall. Today, the building serves as not only the home of Scottish Rite Freemasonry for the Denver metropolitan area, but as a community resource. As a leader in the treatment of childhood language disorders the Foundation is the largest supporter of ChildrenвЂ™s Hospital with multiple care center partners throughout Colorado communities. The nationwide Rite Care Program was incorporated in Denver in 1953 by members of Denver Consistory. The primary philanthropic project of the Denver Consistory is support for the Rite Care Program of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado. They met at 1770 Sherman Street in Denver for 73 years until they were merged with Colorado Consistory to form Denver Consistory in September of 1992. Colorado received its second Consistory when Rocky Mountain ConsistoryвЂ™s four bodies were chartered on October 22, 1919. Edbrooke, who had recently completed design of the Masonic Temple at 16th & Welton Streets. The Second Reunion Class in November 1890 included architect Frank E. He was succeeded by three-term Governor Alva Adams, who had also been in the First Reunion Class of Colorado Consistory in January 1890. Senator Henry Moore Teller was crowned as the first Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Colorado on Octoand served in that capacity for almost 32 years. He personally communicated all degrees and was appointed as Deputy of the Supreme Council. September 3, 1888, Denver Council of Kadosh was formed followed by Colorado Consistory on October 17, 1888, with Brother Greenleaf as Master of Kadosh, making him the presiding officer of three of the four bodies. Mackey Chapter of Rose Croix was formed on Apwith Brother Greenleaf as Wise Master. Greenleaf was elected as its first Thrice Puissant Grand Master. At that meeting, Delta Lodge of Perfection was formed and Lawrence N. Mackey, Secretary General and Dean of the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction. On January 26, 1877, an organizational meeting was held in Denver under the direction of Albert G. Some irreplaceable costumes, backdrops and properties were gone forever. While insurance covered much of the cost, months would pass before the repairs were totally complete. Our present building, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, was dedicated on May 14, 1925.Д®arly Sunday morning, Januat 7:17 a.m., an overheated steam pipe exploded, blowing out the entire east wall of the building and scattering debris from the stage and auditorium for half a block. He won numerous commissions to design such structures as the Mountain States Telephone building, Park Hill Methodist Church, the Colburn and Cosmopolitan hotels and Cole and Beyers Junior High Schools.

Meyers (the architect who designed the Colorado State Capitol Building) and settled in Denver in 1910. Born in New York in 1868, Bowman had studied under Elijah E. Prominent architect William Norman Bowman was selected to design the new home for the Denver Scottish Rite. In 1909, the lots at East 14th Avenue and Grant Street were purchased, but construction was not authorized until 1922. In 1891 the Scottish Rite bodies raised $50,000 to purchase a church at 19th and Welton Streets, but the economic panic of 1893вЂ“94 cost many of the members their fortune, and the heavily mortgaged building was lost to foreclosure. 'The Scottish Rite Masonic Center (SRMC) is proud to be a part of Colorado history, from its earliest period up to the present day.

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