Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Cnr Aylmore & Whitehead Sts Gnowangerup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Gnowangerup Masonic Hall
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - In 1910 the Progress Association began raising funds for the erection of a Public Hall. Plans
and Specifications from Perth architects Cavanagh & Parry were accepted. Mick Corbett agreed to
advance the money so that construction could commence on 28-3-1910. The foundation stone was laid by
the Acting Premier on 20-9-1910. The builder FL Kleeman. had completed the hall at a cost of 305 pounds.
Arnold Piesse MLA was asked to open the hall officially to the public. This hall was used for meetings and also for religious services until 1923 when the Memorial Hail was opened. In 1924 the hall was sold to the Lodge of Freemasons.
Physical Description
The Gnowangerup Masonic Lodge is situated on a corner block at the junction of Aylmore Street and Whitehead Road. Gnowangerup. opposite the old Police Station and Gaol (now the Craft House).
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS Additions made to rear of building font entrance brick;
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 90%
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavanagh & Parry | Architect | 1910 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Agricultural Hall |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
24 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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