Basic Site Details Name: | Masonic Temple | Town, district or village: | Hamilton | City or county: | Lanarkshire | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | The Hamilton (Scotland) Kilwinning New Lodge of Freemasons recently offered premiums of £50, £20 and £10 for the three best designs for a masonic temple to be erected in Cadzow Street. The adjudication was left to Professor Gourley, Edinburgh, and the Building Committee. [British Architect 27 February 1903 p147]
12 sets of plans were plans sent in and awards made as follows: 1st Premium) Alex Cullen of Hamilton 3rd Premium) 2nd Premium Gavin Paterson. Hamilton
Cullen appointed architect. Estimated cost £5436.
Hamilton, N.B.—The Masonic Temple in Cadzow Street, Hamilton, built for the Hamilton Kilwinning (No. 7) Lodge of Freemasons, was consecrated on St. John's Day. This lodge dates back to the 17th century, and its written records commence about the year 1732, when the Duke of Hamilton of the time was building Chatelherhault, and a couple of years ago they were able to dispose of their lodge-room, which included the Douglas and Clydesdale Hotel, to the town for street improvements, which has enabled them to face the erection of the present Temple, the cost of which will not be less than £8,000. The Temple is situated at the corner of Cadzow Street and Lower Auchingramont Road. On the ground floor, facing Cadzow-street, are two suites of offices. The lodge- room is on the upper floor. Facing Lower Auchingramont-road is a hall for letting purposes, which provides accommodation for 400 persons, along with a house for the caretaker, cooking kitchen, kc. The design, which was chosen in competition, is in the old Scots style, and is by Mr. Alexander Cullen, architect, Hamilton. In finishing the interior a free use has been made of stencil ornament. [Building News 30 December 1904 p957] | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning (No 7) | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Masonic hall | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 104, 106, Cadzow Street | Yes | | | Lower Auchingramont Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1903 | | Competition results announced | Item in British Architect confirms HS date | | December 1904 | | Opened | | | 1908 | | | Competition HS says this is 1903 and reference is the Dean of Guild plans) |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | The Hamilton (Scotland) Kilwinning New Lodge of Freemasons | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Academy Architecture | 1908 | | part 1 | | p64 | | Johnston, W T | 2003 | Artists of Scotland | | Officina Publications CDROM | | | Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts | 1908 | | | | 647 | | Stothers, Thomas | 1912 | Stothers's Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Xmas and New Year Annual 1911-1912 | 1911-1912 | Hamilton | p374 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | British Architect | 27 February 1903 | | | p147 - competition | | Building News | 30 December 1904 | | | p957 - opening |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Hamilton District Council | Hamilton District Dean of Guild Plans | | | | Historic Environment Scotland | Listed Buildings Register | 34506 | | | National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMS | Scottish Survey of Architectural Practices Project MS material | | | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | James Lochhead: F v20 no1453 (microfilm reel 13) |
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