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Former Freemasons' Hall - Albert Park

Other Names Melbourne Camera Club ,  Former Yarra Yarra Lodge Hall Location 254 Ferrars Street,, ALBERT PARK VIC 3206 - Property No B2746 File Number B2746 Level State

[1/1] B2746 Freemason's Hall 254

Statement of Significance

Built in 1876 for the Yarra Yarra (Scottish Order of Freemasons) Lodge. Architects Adamson and McKean. Two-storey brick and stucco in conservative classical revival style (Roman Corinthian design). Parapet, coat-of-arms and ornate meeting room ceiling.The lodge has occupied other premises since 1876. Thebuilding was owned by Mortimer Franklin, publisher and journalist, in 1883 and 1884. In 1895 the Try Boys' Society took over the building. Later, the condition of the building deteriorated,but was being restored by the Melbourne Camera Club (1979).
Classified: 'Regional' 25/06/1970
Revised: 03/08/1998