Nairobi lacks distinct architecture thus it is not easy for one to distinguish the Nairobi buildings, beside the current craze for height, aluminum cladding and glazing because the design of modern buildings is mostly of European import. But one can't miss the uniqueness of buildings that were erected by the Freemasons who put up structures like the All Saint's Cathedral at the turn of the last century.
They put up churches as well as colonial institutions and extensively incorporated Freemasonry signs and symbols even in Anglican churches. It was the Freemasons who defined Nairobi's early architecture building some of the grandest buildings in the country to date. Most are considered classic, some are national monuments giving the city a regal feel, reminiscent of Kenya's imperial past. Here are some of the Freemasons buildings that define Nairobi
1. Parliament
It was originally constructed in the 1950s by the Freemasons.
2. All Saints Cathederal
It started being constructed in the year 1904 and full ended on 1949.
3. Kenya Railway Headquarter
It started being constructed in the 1920s by the Freemasons
4. City Hall
It was built and completed in 1934.
5. Kenya National Archives
It was set up early in the 1960s.
6. Mc Millan Library
It is an iconic bulding of the 1930s built by the Freemasons.
7. The Freemasons Hall
it was built in 1933.
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