The 2004 Heritage Study specifically cites the Art Deco façade as a rare example of the style in the area and recommends that the whole building be placed under Heritage Overlay. You'd need to contract the South Gippsland Council to determine if that next step was taken.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.
The 1932 decoration looks very finely designed and crafted. If the Masonic Centre was/will be sold, what will happen to this Deco facade?
ReplyDeleteThe 2004 Heritage Study specifically cites the Art Deco façade as a rare example of the style in the area and recommends that the whole building be placed under Heritage Overlay. You'd need to contract the South Gippsland Council to determine if that next step was taken.
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