Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr Attwood & Richardson Sts Mt Magnet
Location Details
Lot 65 Attwood St
Other Name(s)
Freemasons Lodge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Masonic Lodge has considerable historic and social significance for its association with a community organisation. The place has further significance as a substantial building on a prominent corner in Mount Magnet and commands high streetscape value. Further it reflects the common use of corrugated iron as a building material throughout the district.
Physical Description
The Masonic Lodge is a large rectangular shaped timber framed building clad with
corrugated iron. It has a gable roof and features an extension at the rear constructed of asbestos sheeting with a similar corrugated iron roof. The windows have been removed and replaced with metal sheeting. There are two outdoor toilets at the rear.
History
On 4 August, 1903 a meeting was convened in the Warden's Court to discuss the formation of a local Freemasons Lodge. At subsequent meetings a petition was drawn up for the formation of the Lodge to be known as 'Zenith' and was duly consecrated on 2 November, 1903 to become No. 65 on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Meetings were formerly held in a building located on the corner of Hepburn and Richardson Streets. The Lodge purchased allotment 185 on the corner of Richardson and Attwood Streets for 25 pounds. In 1905 the members purchased the Mechanics' Institute (or Workers' Hall) from Lennonville for the sum of 60 pounds and engaged a contractor, Mr R. Campbell of Lennonville, to dismantle the building and reerect it on their land. In 1906 Wor. Bro S.W. Roberts of Perth was engaged to paint and supply the furnishings for the new hall which included at that time a pictorial freeze on the upper walls. The new Lodge hall was dedicated on 6 July, 1906. [Drawn to Mt Magnet, p 116-117]
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Modifications: Rear addition.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Day & K Morrissey; "Drawn to Mt Magnet". p 116-117 | Shire of Mt Magnet | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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