Masonic Centre

The Masonic Centre is a monumental rendered brick building containing a hall and offices designed foruse by local Freemasons and associated lodge members. Designed by architects Gawler andDrummond and constructed by local Lodge member, L F Lewellen in 1923-24 it provided the firstpurpose built premises in Camberwell of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.The northern facade to Prospect Hill Road with its strong portico and Masonic symbols is of particularsignificance as are the east and west side elevations. The south elevation and light weight returnstructure is of less significance as is the rear of the site.

Camberwell Masonic Centre is historically, aesthetically and socially significant to the City of Boroondara. The Masonic Centre is of local significance and regional interest as a long-term meeting place for many facets of the Masonic craft in Camberwell. Architecturally, it is a near original Masonic Temple successfully designed in the style traditionally used for lodges and large commercial buildings of the era.

The Masonic Centre is of local significance and regional interest as a long-term meeting place for many facets of the Masonic craft in Camberwell. Architecturally, it is a near original Masonic Temple successfully designed in the style traditionally used for lodges and large commercial buildings of the era.

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall Masonic