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COPPIN MASONIC LODGE
191 WESTON STREET,, BRUNSWICK EAST VIC 3057 - Property No 1699

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Statement of Significance

Coppin Masonic Lodge is of local architectural significance and local historical interest. Historically, the building's apparent re-use of parts of the 1870s United Free Methodist Church adds to its interest. Architecturally, the building is an elegant 1920s composition of classical elements which makes a positive contribution to a varied streetscape. The building is associated with prolific architect Charels R Heath.
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    • Physical Description 1

      COPPIN MASONIC LODGE - Physical Description 1

      The Coppin Masonic Lodge is a two storey symmetrical clinker brick building with a white-painted rendered dressings, entrance and parapet. The entrance is a restrained composition of four ionic pilasters with a simple moulded entablature with the building's name flanked by the Freemason's set square and compasses device, and topped with four acroteria. The westernmost door is flanked by orb-topped columns on pedestals. The entrance is flanked by two arched windows with fixed multiple panes. At first floor level are four rectangular windows with a large diamond-shaped central pane, set between a rendered string courses beneath the corniced parapet. All windows are steel-framed. Between these windows are three rectangular panels with inlaid tapestry brickwork. The rear of this building is, apparently, an older section in bluestone.

      The building sits between the moderne rear elevation of the Tip Top bakery (170 Edward Street), and a small bluestone cottage (No. 193; see datasheets).

      Key Architectural Elements: clinker brick and render Classical Revival facade
      distinctive first floor windows and tapestry brickwork panels
      prominent street presence

      Conservation Guidelines: remove cyclone wire gates and panels on front facade

      Comparative Examples: Brunswick Tram Depot, Sydney Road, Brunswick

      Principal Historic Themes: association with local community groups

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 1990
      Grading: Local

      Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review

      Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
      Year: 1999
      Grading:

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