This is an historic and landmark building located in Downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis, Scottish rite. This is an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It is one of the largest Masonic buildings that have also been referred to as one of the finest examples of Neo- gothic style of architecture in the US.

The cathedral was built between 1927 and 1929 incurring an expenditure of over 2 million. It represents a complete Scottish tradition with each dimension evenly built so that it can be divisible by 3- which is in turn the number of degrees a Scottish Rite can gain.

The main features of this building are-

• The 54 bell carillon in the main tower
• The floating ballroom.
• The other features such as the patterned ceilings, the ornate woodwork, stained glass windows and decorations and last but not the least the Tilers’ Room.

• Guided tours are held on weekdays and 3rd Saturdays of every month.

• Bus numbers 4, 25 and 28 till Illinois Street and North Street
• Bus numbers 18, 38 and 39 till Meridian Street and North street

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