House at 405 Melbourne Road

The Newport Masonic Temple No. 5925 is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically and socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the Masonic movement and demonstrates the importance of the Masonic associations to the development of Newport and the surrounding community during the Interwar period. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a major and relatively sophisticated Masonic Hall design in the neo-Grecian manner, which was designed by noted architect, Joseph Plottel. Situated on a prominent corner site it is a local landmark, which makes an important contribution to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial precinct. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Religion

Category

Temple