Postcard (1920) showing the Masonic Hall in New York City; headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. The building was constructed to replace a previous Masonic Hall (built in 1875 and designed by Napoleon Lebrun), that stood on the same site. designed by Harry P. Knowles, It actually consists of two interconnected buildings, one constructed in 1913, (shown), on the corner of 23rd St and 6th Avenue, and the other (constructed in 1907) facing 24th St. The 23rd St.