Masonic house of the temple a not-so-secret marvel

Modeled after the tomb of King Mausolos at Halikarnassus and designed by John Russell Pope in 1911, visitors to the building climb sets of three, five, then seven stairs - the increasing numbers represent a Mason's climb to greater knowledge - pass between two huge stone sphinxes and ring the bell at a heavy bronze double door to enter. It is not unlike Oz.