Hobart. The grand Town Hall was built in 1864. The pipe organ in the ballroom.
Hobart Town Hall.
The entry doors to the magnificent Italian palazzo style Town Hall are marked with 1864 as that was the time of the laying of the foundation stone. The Town Hall was completed in 1866 and its public opening was launched with a ball in the dazzling ballroom with painted ceiling panels and glittering chandeliers. This was the first permanent and specific use building erected for the City Council. The site and the adjacent Franklin Square was once the site of the second Government House and the original Law Courts and parade ground. Planning work began on the proposed Town Hall once Government House was demolished in 1858. Hobart was declared a city in 1842. Architect Henry Hunter was invited to submit a design for the Town Hall in 1861. Several different building firms were awarded contracts for different sections of the structure. Further along Macquarie Street is the City Hall. This was built as a venue for social and public events only. It was completed in 1915 with many Art Deco features.
Hobart. The grand Town Hall was built in 1864. The pipe organ in the ballroom.
Hobart Town Hall.
The entry doors to the magnificent Italian palazzo style Town Hall are marked with 1864 as that was the time of the laying of the foundation stone. The Town Hall was completed in 1866 and its public opening was launched with a ball in the dazzling ballroom with painted ceiling panels and glittering chandeliers. This was the first permanent and specific use building erected for the City Council. The site and the adjacent Franklin Square was once the site of the second Government House and the original Law Courts and parade ground. Planning work began on the proposed Town Hall once Government House was demolished in 1858. Hobart was declared a city in 1842. Architect Henry Hunter was invited to submit a design for the Town Hall in 1861. Several different building firms were awarded contracts for different sections of the structure. Further along Macquarie Street is the City Hall. This was built as a venue for social and public events only. It was completed in 1915 with many Art Deco features.