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Dear Friend of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple,

It’s finally happening! We are thrilled to share that our long-awaited, full-scale restoration project has begun. There will be many phases to this monumental task, both large and small, but as we begin to move through the process, we are reminded of the importance of preserving the past as we prepare for the future.

The majority of the work will occur on the building’s exterior, where final results may not be visible to patrons, but very important to the structure and integrity of its facade. The most important renovation will be the replacement of the roof and gutter system. Once completed, the facility will be void from water infiltration
causing damage to interior walls and ceilings. 

Once interior work begins, there are not many spaces in our multi-story building that will remain untouched during the process, but we, like you, are most eager to see improvements in our theatre and Grand Ballroom. With repairs to damaged plaster, detailed stencil work, restoration of decorative ceiling tiles and much more, these spaces will finally return to their original beauty. 

While the majority of these repairs will be funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its Department of General Services, we will launch a Capital Campaign in the future to ensure all necessary restoration, down to even the smallest detail, is complete. In the meantime, please consider making a gift to our Annual Campaign today to support the SCC as we continue to work tirelessly to preserve one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most beautiful gems and cultural resources. If you prefer to make your gift online, please visit SCCMT.org/donate.

It’s an honor to care for a building that holds such a significant place in the hearts and minds of so many. Please know that the investment in this restoration is about more than a structure – it’s about the very fabric of our community, and
that includes you.

We look forward to keeping you updated during this exciting time! We hope to see you soon.

With gratitude,

Deborah Moran Peterson

 John J. Murray
Executive Director President
  Board of Directors

 

 

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Standing Tall as a Hub for the Arts,
Education and Community Activities
Make a Profound and Lasting Impact on our Region

 

 

 We welcome over 80,000 people each year. We are host to many charitable events including the Friends of the Poor annual Thanksgiving dinner and the Family to Family Holiday Food Basket program.  We are proud to offer extensive children’s performing arts programming and serve as home base for national Broadway productions and many concerts, lectures, dance recitals and other entertainment. We are also a sought-after destination for families’ most treasured celebrations. 


Confident that you’ve been impressed in many ways by the building and its programs, we ask that you please make a gift to our Annual Campaign today to preserve one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most definitive cultural resources. You can truly help our Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple make a profound and lasting impact on our region and its citizens.


Make a Contribution to the Building Restoration, Rejuvenatiion and Operation Fund

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a national, historic and architectural treasure in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Originally built as the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral, the building is a significant example of the work of Raymond M. Hood, a prominent architect of the 1920's and early 1930's, and is a unique example of Neo-Gothic architecture in Scranton.

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Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
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420 North Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA, 18503

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Years before architect Raymond Hood spearheaded design of New York’s Rockefeller Center, he applied his Art Deco style to our venerable Masonic Temple in Scranton. Today, our beloved Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple stands tall and proud as a hub for arts, education and community activities.  

The building was formally dedicated in May 1930. The robust steel framework is ornately clad in coursed ashlars of Indiana limestone. Like many complex and intricate architectural structures, time has taken its toll, and we face the enormous physical and financial challenges of restoring, modernizing and operating this treasure. The 188,000 square foot edifice houses two theaters, public and Masonic meeting rooms and event spaces, a grand ballroom, as well as numerous other offices, rooms and areas. The building demands about $20,000 in weekly operational costs. It’s a daunting expense, however, our dedicated staff, board of directors, Masonic brethren and the community remain committed to keeping the doors open.

 

 

 

Matthew F. Flynn Scholarship Fund

In 2014, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple began to embark on an ambitious endeavor to engage children all across Northeastern Pennsylvania. The SCC is continuing to develop programming and retrofit various spaces in the building to create a dedicated performing arts center, perfect for children to explore a variety of artistic activities, kicking off with our Summer Arts Academy Camps June through August. By contributing to the Matthew Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund, you ensure that no child will be denied the opportunity to explore their artistic passion or study with professional artists due to his or her family's economic status. Please support the effort to transform the lives of area children through the magic of the Arts in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
 

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