Modeled on the ancient lighthouse of Ostia in Ancient Rome, the neoclassical gem has a three-tiered tower. There are Doric columns on the first level, Ionic on the second, and Corinthian on the third, representing the three classical orders denoting wisdom, strength and beauty.

The breathtaking Grand Masonic Hall, which dazzles with massive granite Tuscan columns and a supersized statue of Washington, is the most spectacular interior space. Among the other draws are a replica of the Founding Father's lodge room, a Templar chapel, a theater, and a museum dedicated to the first POTUS.

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