original historically important c. 1907 ornamental black enameled gothic style cast iron admission ticket booth teller cage, salvaged from the non-extant masonic temple and theater, located in hammond, indiana. the exceptionally ornate and finely detailed gothic tracery is truly remarkable. the gothic ironwork is attributed to the winslow brothers foundry. the perforated cage with center opening for transactions is single-sided, finished in black enamel and remains in excellent condition, considering age. measures 41 1/2 x 28 3/4 inches. the panel was salvaged from the grand lobby, that lead to the vast theater auditorium. according to the northwest indiana times, the mammoth cornerstone to the ornately elegant three-story red brick building on muenich court was laid may 1, 1907, to great fanfare. speaker for the day was none other than charles fairbanks, vice president under u.s. president theodore roosevelt. in 1921, the masonic building association enhanced the building to the tune of $440,000. measures 41 x 28 3/4 inches.