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TOORA MASONIC TEMPLE
30 HARRIET STREET, TOORA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
TOORA MASONIC TEMPLE
30 HARRIET STREET, TOORA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The former Toora Masonic Temple, at 30 Harriet Street, Toora, built in 1926, is significant. It is a simple rectangular hall constructed of concrete blocks with a Dutch-gable roof. The building has a projecting porch with recessed doorways framed by Tuscan columns, set into the walls, a half-timbered gable end and high set windows on the side elevations.
Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
How is it significant?
The former Toora Masonic Temple is of historic and aesthetic significance to the South Gippsland Shire.
Why is it significant?
Historically, the Toora Masonic Temple was the first in Toora and is associated with the significant growth in Freemasonry that occurred after World War I and demonstrates the important role that it played in cultural life of towns during the twentieth century. It also associated with the growth and development of Toora during the interwar period. (Criterion A)
Aesthetically, while of a simple design it is notable for the inset paired columns to the porch, which is a simplified reference to the classical 'in antis' temple design, that is often used in more elaborate Masonic Temples. (Criterion E)
Aesthetically, while of a simple design it is notable for the inset paired columns to the porch, which is a simplified reference to the classical 'in antis' temple design, that is often used in more elaborate Masonic Temples. (Criterion E)
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TOORA MASONIC TEMPLE - Physical Description 1
The Toora Masonic Lodge Temple is an interwar gabled hall, which is constructed of concrete blocks. It has a iron roof with dutch gables. The centrally located entrance door is flanked by two columns.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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