So what's next for the abandoned temple? Nine apartments are planned for the top two floors, with retail space allocated on the floor below. As much historic architecture as possible will be preserved and the staircase wood will be restored to its original finish, the new owner told WRAL. Interestingly, although the Masons moved out in the 1980s, Sanford Lodge 151 never ceased to exist. It continues to meet just a couple of streets away.

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