Beverley Masonic Lodge

Author

Shire of Beverley

Place Number

00146

Location

48 Hunt Rd Beverley

Location Details

Local Government

Beverley

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Jun 1996

Statement of Significance

The place is architecturally significant for the local community as an example of the place's building type.

Physical Description

This is a typical Masonic Lodge building with the temple facing east. Four long narrow windows face Hunt Road with a porch and doorway. The building has high walls and a pitched roof. The predominant features of this place include the symmetrical facade with the Federation Free Classical entry element, the pitched metal roof with Dutch gable vent and gable, the red clay face brickwork (on limestone plinth) and the flat arched window heads. The place is typical of civic use buildings/halls constructed in the state during this period.

History

This is one of the earlier country lodges. It has been in continuous use since the opening in 1905.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Mostly Intact Modifications: Some Additions.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Beverley Historical Society Inc.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Masonic Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities

Creation Date

04 Jul 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.