The basement or first floor of the Masonic Temple was only three feet below street level, letting ample light enter the rooms. A fifteen foot wide corridor extended the length of the building in the basement. On one side of the corridor was the Grand Secretary's rooms

On the west side of the corridor was the gymnasium, which included a handball court, dressing rooms, showers and tubs. Back of these were special rooms in which various degrees were presented. Then came the boiler and fan rooms, and facing the alley were three large living rooms for the janitor and his family.

Shown right are pictures of the library and the Grand Secretary's office.