Postcard dated from December, 1909. This was the month that the building opened. 
Undated card showing the Madison Street temple. 
An undated card showing the original neoclassical façade of the temple. 
Another card showing the temple in the foregrownd with its orignal façade. The iconic Tribune tower looms in the background–a familiar view for generations of Oaklanders. 
An overhead view of downtown Oakland. Both temples can be seen in the upper-center portion.
The second meeting place for the Oakland Scottish Rite is located on Madison near 14th Street. It was completed in 1909 and features the unique California Mission design. The third temple, located on Oak Street (now Lakeside Drive), was built using neoclassical elements popularized in the Beaux-Arts style. Both buildings were noticeable landmarks in Oakland’s expanding skyline and popularized by the townsfolk in postcards, as seen here.