Search for Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol': Clue No. 3

Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:49 PM by Vidya Rao

TODAY has been revealing clues to the important sites where Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Lost Symbol," takes place. To guess the third location, you'll need to decipher the code below. Can you figure out the puzzle? Watch the video for a closer look.

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House of the Temple - Masonic Temple and home of the Scottish Rite in Washington DC

CHRIS ARNETTE (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 7:57 AM)

house of the temple Wash, DC
33 pillars 33 feet high replica of one in the vatican.

Aaron NY (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 7:57 AM)

The second clue is Bronx Botanical Gardens and the third clue is Grant's Tomb.

Mary Olsen, Rockaway Beach, NY (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 7:58 AM)

the masonic temple in washington dc

donna, seltzer pa (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 7:58 AM)

Masonic Temple Washington DC

Kathy Andersen (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 7:58 AM)

Matt you are at House of the Temple also known as the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, the headquarters of the secret brotherhood of the free masons. And the number 33 is predominant through out the building. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Angela Rankin, Pataskala OH (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:00 AM)

Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC

susan Schumacher, Dalton, GA (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:00 AM)

Grants Tomb

Michelle C, Columbia SC (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:01 AM)

Al was right - it is the Mosanic Temple in Washington, D>C>

Christine Gamble (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:02 AM)

My location guess: The "House of Temple" (on the 3rd floor or "Temple Room") at the headquarters building of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Located between R and S Streets at 1733 Sixteenth, St. N.W.,Washington, D.C.

Kristen H., Indianapolis, IN (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:02 AM)

the altar is in the scottish rite masonic temple on 16th street nw washington i am not a mason but helped to roof this majestic building for koons roofing in the early 80's

callie a. cooke,jr laurel,md (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:02 AM)

House of the Temple in Washington DC

An alcove in the temple holds the remains of Confederate general and former Sovereign Grand Commander Albert Pike

http://www.dcpages.com/gallery/House-of-the-Temple/DSC04898.jpg.html

Chris F., Herndon Virginia (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:03 AM)

You are in the Masonic Memorial building in Alexandria, Virginia

Anne Welling-Pfeil Granger, IN (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:03 AM)

The House of the Temple, 16th & S Streets.

M Carber, Brigantine, NJ (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:05 AM)

hello today show i know were that building matt showed on sept. 11 its on 16 street northwest washington d.c. two blocks down from the intersection of 16th and u street. im not sure the address but its on the left side and on the corner at a begining of the block and an apartment is next door i took piano lessons across from that building for a year . i always thought it was a jewish temple, because there is no sign telling you what it is. thank you linda dowell

linda dowell washington d.c. (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:06 AM)

House of the Temple at 1733 16th Street NW, about 13 blocks north of the White House. This is the home of the Supreme Council 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

Karen Bain, Summerville, SC (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:08 AM)

The location is the Masonic Lodge in Alexandria VA
but is this the place to write the location or again has TODAY Show media messed up without placing an appropriate box for the answer. Stupid-lying sexually perverted, kindergarten mentality, no business being born, no technology know how, just a bunch of junk that can not be followed or dicipher.

You Know (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:08 AM)

This is the Masonic House of Temple in Washington, D. C.

Linda Hairfield, Powhatan, Virginia (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:09 AM)

Its the House of the Temple in Washington, DC!

Gregg and Lisa, Scottdale, Pennsylvania (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:10 AM)

the location is the George Washington Masonic Temple in Alexandria, Virginia

Vicki Woodal, Arlington, VA (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:11 AM)

masonic temple in washington d.c.

brianna blankenship, gilbert, wv (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:12 AM)

The Masonic Temple--16th Street, Washington, DC!

Lisa Capps GLenelg, d (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:15 AM)

Actually it is called The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington DC- My family has always called the sites Masonic Temples

I previously submitted a post calling it the Masonic Temple

Lisa Capps, Maryland (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:20 AM)

Al was right! Matt was in the Masonic Temple, in Washington D.C.

Lex. Philadelphia, PA (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:22 AM)

It is the House of the Temple, Headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA. It is located at 1733 16th NW. The former Confederate whose remains are in the building is Albert Pike. It looks like a beautiful building--I would like to tour it on my next trip to DC.

Janet Eastman (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:28 AM)

The Manitoba Legislative Building.

Philip Poulin 168 Pawtuxet Terrace West Warwick,RI 02893-5212 (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:30 AM)

Alright , I know, I rushed--- It is the Headquarters on 16th Street
The house of the Temple, The Headquarters of the Scottish Rite Freemasons SOuthern Jurisdiction... I suppose my memory isn't quite what it used to be..... Last guess

Lisa Capps Glenelg, Md (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:31 AM)

House of the Temple, a Masonic building located at 1733 16th Street, NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Donna Flemister (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:33 AM)

House of the Temple, Washington DC (clue 4)
Home of the Council of the Scottish Rite

Karen Danzinger, Lighthouse Point, FL (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:34 AM)

this is the "House of the Temple" on 18th st in Washington

Russ West, Salem, Va (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:37 AM)

Masonic Temple in Washington DC

Janet Lake, Lawrenceville, NJ (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:38 AM)

Clue No. 2 - US Botanical Gardens, SW of US Capitol, Washington, DC
Clue No. 3 - Scottish Rights Temple, 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC

Bill B., Washington, DC (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:42 AM)

Are yoiu at the civil court building in St. Louis, MO

Debbie Cross, Ocala, FL (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:44 AM)

Matt is at the The Supreme Council, 33°.
The House of the Temple, headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Southern Jurisdiction, located in Washington, D.C., 1733 Sixteenth Street, NW, between R and S Located, this monumental building in the nation’s capital has been the national headquarters of the Supreme Council since 1915. The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia laid the cornerstone in 1911, and the building was completed in 1915. Its architecture is an adaptation of the famous Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.”

Madison, Washington DC (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:45 AM)

Masonic Temple, Washington, DC

Bill Wirsching, Columbus, OH (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:49 AM)

Matt, your at House of the Temple, north of the White House on 18th Street in Washington DC.

Tim Huckbody, Charlotte, NC (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:50 AM)

I think it is the Masonic Temple in Washington DC. I looked up the web site.

Donna Berryhill, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:50 AM)

House of the Temple in DC houses the remains of Confederate Albert Pike.

Eileen Green, Baltimore, MD (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:54 AM)

Masonic Temple in Washington, D.C.

Melodie Stegall, Austin, TX (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:55 AM)

House of the Temple, Washington D.C

J.H., Omaha, Neb. (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:58 AM)

The Masonic temple "House of the Temple" in Washington, D.C. It holds the remains of the Confederate general and former Sovereign Grand Commander Albert Pike.

Allison Adams, Prattville, AL. (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 8:59 AM)

The Masonic Temple is actually in Alexandria, VA. This is hte temple where George Washington served and his Master's chair is.

Karen Schaudt, Lake Zurich, IL (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:01 AM)

I'll go with the Masonic Temple in DC. But who is the confederate who's remains are there?

Carol Kokomo IN (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:02 AM)

This is the house of the Temple. The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C., United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. (officially, "Home of The Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Washington D.C., U.S.A.")

It is located at the corner of 16th Street and S Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The full name of the Supreme Council is "The Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America."

Debbie C., Ocala, FL (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:02 AM)

House of the Temple, Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia

Katherine Baldassaro (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:04 AM)

The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple, headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, at the corner of 16th Street and S Street

Brian Mullins (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:04 AM)

The House of the Temple, where Albert Pike's remains are.

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William Gates (bgates87) (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:09 AM)

Al was right, it's the masonic temple washington dc.

Daniel Coats, Edina, MN (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:09 AM)

http://www.dcpages.com/gallery/House-of-the-Temple/DSC04711.jpg.html

shannon pettini, minneapolis, mn (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:19 AM)

I got it! The Supreme Council at Washington, DC

Cathy Blackney, Decatur, Alabama (Sent Friday, September 11, 2009 9:20 AM)

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