Chapter Room

CHAPTER ROOM

This is the only room in the Hall that was restored, not renovated. That is, it was thoroughly cleaned and the existing color scheme was enhanced but remained essentially as it has been over the years. The theme is the Kingdom Period of Egypt, in symbolism and motif. Terra cotta colors predominate, with some use of flat enamel and dull gloss paint. This room was thoroughly researched at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the Philadelphia Masonic Temple, which also has an Egyptian Room.

One of the outstanding features, besides Egyptian art symbols, is the sculpted cobra snake figurenes, which line the four walls. This room is used by the Royal Arch Mason Chapters, and the East has a non-Egyptian archway that plays a role in these degrees. Four ceiling-to-floor drapes in different colors divide the room into sections for the Royal Arch Degree.