Sussex Masonic Lodge and Hall

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

00413

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Location

60 West St West Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1934

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - To be assessed	Current	26 Aug 2011

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	20 Jun 1996	Category 1	Category 1 These places are the most important places in the Shire with the highest cultural heritage values, and generally have built features that are part of their significance. Some of these places have been assessed by the Heritage Council of WA and have been included in the State Register. These places are afforded statutory protection under the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990.

Statement of Significance

Sussex Masonic Lodge and Hall, a brick, stone, stucco and iron roofed lodge and lodge hall in the Inter-War Free Classical style, has cultural heritage significance as a fine and intact example of an Inter-War Free Classical style building and a good piece of Masonic architecture. It is also important as the meeting place for the Masons who have traditionally played a significant role in the community.

Physical Description

Brick and iron roofed Masonic Lodge, Hall and ancillary rooms.
The hall has a starkly open setting. Sussex Masonic Lodge is a brick, stone, stucco and iron roofed lodge and lodge hall in the Inter-War Free Classical style. The lodge element thrust forward on the lot, with a hipped iron roof and a tall gable as its central feature. The entrance and hall are recessed and the entrance is emphasised by a pedimented porch carried on pairs of classically derived columns. The masons compass and divider symbol is set above the porch in bas relief. The footing is stone and the wall laid in stretcher bond brickwork. The large rose window in the lodge’s eastern elevation has a canopy over it, bracketed off the wall with consoles. A Star of St. David is set in its centre and the whole of this arrangement is made of stucco. Finally there is a foundation stone set under the window.

History

The designer of the Masonic lodge and hall has not been determined. However, the building is recorded as having been built by Robert Donald and Son in 1934. Modifications to the exterior of the place appear to have been minimal.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree/High Degree
Integrity Notes: The place continues to function for its intended purpose and retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place appears little changed and retains a high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Masonic Hall
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Masonic Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Other Stone
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Institutions

Creation Date

22 Jul 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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