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The foundation stone was laid on 18 December 1886. Consecration of the Temple took place on 28 Janua Freemasonary established its roots on the diamond fields in the early 1870's. Bibliography archive: NMC Kimberley Survey, 1986, p 157
The foundation stone was laid on 18 December 1886. Consecration of the Temple took place on 28 Janua Freemasonary established its roots on the diamond fields in the early 1870's. Bibliography archive: NMC Kimberley Survey, 1986, p 157
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History: The Union Lodge initiated the erection of this building in 1886 after the Freemansons at the diamond fields of Kimberley realised the necessity to have an own Temple. The foundation -stone of the building was laid on 18 December 1886 and the Temple was inaugurated on 28 January 1887.
Visual Description: Corrugated iron building with saddle roof, extended at the back at a lower pitch. Central roof vent
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1886
Materials: Corrugated iron : Corrugated iron
Catalogue: Pistorius, 1986 (a), No: 4-023, Significance Category: AE