Freemasons' Hall (former)

The building at 47 Myers Street Bendigo, the first permanent home of Freemasonry in the city, c.1855, is of local historical, social, architectural and technological significance.

- Historically it is of the earliest period of development of Sandhurst, following the Larritt survey of 1854. It was also the first dedicated Freemasons Lodge building in the city.

- Socially it is notable for its connection with early Freemasonry, which in turn involved many of the most notable and influential members of the community, including the prominent architect, W.C. Vahland, the man responsible for many of the City and region¡¦s major buildings, including the extant Freemasons Hall 1874.

- Architecturally it is of interest as an expression of a basic early quasi-public building, further developed for a succession of different uses.

- Technologically it is important as one of Bendigo¡¦s first brick buildings.

The built form and detail of the following extant elements.

- The 1855 hall and its structure.

- The north-east addition.

- The 1886 additions except the front verandah.

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall Masonic