Having both a magnificent interior and exterior this free standing building sits on an elevated position. Constructed in brick and concrete the building's restrained façade includes a plain parapet and cornice atop some bold fluted doric columns. The splendid Greek Doric interior is highlighted by some Egyptian columns with a fine gallery at the rear and a celestial dome atop the structure.
The lodge by its siting and architectural splendour is a highly significant building and probably the most impressive of any lodge building in the country.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
390
Date Entered
22nd November 1984
Date of Effect
22nd November 1984
City/District Council
Invercargill City
Region
Southland Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Sec 23-24 Blk XII Town of Invercargill (RT SL2/74), Southland Land District and the building known as Masonic Hall (Former) thereon.
Legal description
Sec 23-24 Blk XII Town of Invercargill (RT SL2/74), Southland Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
390
Date Entered
22nd November 1984
Date of Effect
22nd November 1984
City/District Council
Invercargill City
Region
Southland Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Sec 23-24 Blk XII Town of Invercargill (RT SL2/74), Southland Land District and the building known as Masonic Hall (Former) thereon.
Legal description
Sec 23-24 Blk XII Town of Invercargill (RT SL2/74), Southland Land District
Construction Details
Start Year
1926
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1926
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Otago/Southland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Otago/Southland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Current Usages
Uses: Civic Facilities
Specific Usage: Masonic Lodge
Current Usages
Uses: Civic Facilities
Specific Usage: Masonic Lodge
Location
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