Temple of the stork


A stonework structure designed by Henry F Halloran

Temple of the Stork is another example of stonework structures by Henry F Halloran, constructed during the Great Depression amid a downturn in land sales. Shifting his focus, Henry directed his efforts towards building stonework and other structures on his estates. The stonework exhibits a consistent style, fashioned from locally sourced materials. Henry called this his mosaic Temple.

Henry conceptualised the designs on whatever paper was available to him at the time, while William H Powe executed the construction. At Tanilba Bay, Powe received assistance from Lewis Crawley, as well as Eric and Harold Black of Ferodale.

Progressively, new constructions were added between 1928 and 1933, culminating in the completion of the Temple of the Stork.