KORUMBURRA MASONIC LODGE
25 BRIDGE STREET, KORUMBURRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
Korumburra Civic and Commercial
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Statement of Significance
- Rendered sign panel ‘Korumburra Masonic Lodge’
- Masonic symbols above the two central openings.
- Any remaining 1905 features
Aesthetically, the 1932 Art Deco facade shows the influence of Moderne, Egyptian Revival and Stripped Classical style and demonstrates the eclecticism that characterises architecture of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Additionally, the decorations on the facade illustrate the Freemasons' interest in Egyptian culture and history. As a substantial and distinctive building situated on prominent location at a key intersection within Korumburra, it is an historic landmark within the town. (Criterion E)
The building has social value for its use as a Masonic Temple for over 110 years and its demonstration of the strength of Freemasonry within the South Gippsland community. (Criterion G)
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KORUMBURRA MASONIC LODGE - Physical Description 1
The Korumburra Masonic Temple is a pair of attached half hipped brick halls constructed in 1905 facing Bridge Street. The 1932 facade is of rendered brick in art deco style with Egyptian form. Two wide pylons with paired fluted pilasters are located to reflect the peaks of the roofs behind and the parapets are decorated with typical triangulated art deco bands featuring wave and sun motifs. The entries are located in the pylons and some openings are either blind or bricked up at a later date.
The use of Egyptian themes in the 1932 facade demonstrates the interest of Freemasons in ancient Egyptian mysteries and ritual. Egyptian inspired decorative themes can be found at other Masonic Temples in Victoria such as the Freemasons Hall at Piper Street, Kyneton.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading:
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