Waldorf House was built in 1863, the first Masonic Lodge in Greater Manchester to act as a base for the growing popularity of Freemasonry. It was designed by local Prestwich architect, William Mangnall. A closer look of the building facade shows the four statues of Fortitude, Prudence, Temperance and Justice along with a range of Masonic symbols. By 1929 the Freemasons had outgrown Waldorf House and moved to their newly constructed Temple on Bridge Street.
In 2020/2021 the building has undergone extensive restoration and where possible existing features have been retained.
