Masonic Memorial Temple, United Grand Lodge of Queensland - Masonic Temples on Waymarking.com

The Freemasonry movement, which dates from the 1850s in Queensland Australia, amalgamated on 27 April 1921 to form The United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

Less than two months later, a proposal was put to The Grand Lodge 'that a centrally situated piece of land be procured and a suitable Masonic Temple be erected thereon in commemoration of Peace and Masonic Unity'.

In 1926, an architectural competition for a Brisbane Masonic Temple was won by V.W. Bro. L.L. Powell, P.D.G.D.C. Based on his design, tenders were called for the building of the Temple. The successful tender of the thirteen received was that of Wor. Bro. Geo. A. Stronach, builder. His tender price was 101,171 Pounds. The foundation stone was laid on Anzac Day 1928 and building operations began the following month.

Recognised as being possibly the finest Masonic Temple in Australia, it was opened on 10 December 1930.

The building is an impeccably detailed Greek Revival structure. The meticulously constructed facade, in sandstone on a granite base, is dominated by massive Corinthian columns supporting a deep entablature.

This building is a Brisbane City Heritage Site. Visitors & Members wishing to view this Heritage Building need to make enquiries at the Office. Viewing times 8.30AM to 4,30PM Monday-Friday.

On the ground floor is the Office, Board Room and Library & Museum (open Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm), as well as a Practice Room. There are four Lodge rooms situated on the First floor, with four supper rooms on the Second floor. The Third floor contains two further Practice rooms and the impressive Grand Hall.

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