Bendigo Chinese Temple (Joss House)
3 Finn Street, NORTH BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No 172400
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Statement of Significance
The temple is one of few surviving buildings of its type in Victoria and stands as sole reminder of once extensive Chinese community that flocked to this area during the gold rush. Its symmetrical composition is dominated by ornamental central portico and reflects traditional Chinese design principles; the lantern in centre of interior wall painting in portico. Brick cresting and incised carving of head board are notable features. It is an outstanding feature of this historic city.
(Australian Heritage Commission Citation)
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Bendigo Chinese Temple (Joss House) - Physical Description 1
Erected in the 1860's, it was built as the Chinese Masonic Hall and worshipped in by the Chinese Masonic Society.
The building is constructed of timber and local bricks, all painted red, a traditional colour denoting strength. It is symmetrically composed and consists of three sections. The main temple is in the centre with a portico entry and is flanked by the ancestral temple on the right and a caretaker's residence.
(Australian Heritage Commission Citation)Bendigo Chinese Temple (Joss House) - Physical Conditions
The building has been restored to its original appearance.
(Australian Heritage Commission Citation)
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Bendigo - Eaglehawk & Bendigo Heritage Study
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 1993
Grading: A
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FORMER BENDIGO GAS WORKSVictorian Heritage Register H0781
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BENDIGO CHINESE TEMPLEVictorian Heritage Register H1791
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KINGS BRIDGE, OVER BENDIGO CREEKVictorian Heritage Register H1935
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