Hamilton Townhouse, Category B listed building and town hall in Hamilton, Scotland
Hamilton Townhouse is a combined library, town hall, and performance venue located on Cadzow Street in Hamilton. The facade features seventeen bays with classical columns and domed octagonal towers in Baroque style that define its appearance.
The building was constructed in three phases, with the Carnegie Library opening in 1907, followed by the Town House in 1914 and the Town Hall in 1928. These additions reflect Hamilton's growth as a developing town with increasing needs for civic facilities.
The building functions as a venue for diverse performances, from professional productions to local theater groups performing throughout the year. Its use shows how the town has embedded cultural activities into its public life.
The building has accessible entrances, multiple disabled toilets, passenger lifts, and infra-red hearing enhancement systems in the performance spaces. Visitors should check ahead which areas are open, as different sections may be reserved for specific events at different times.
After comprehensive renovation work, the reopened building was dedicated by Princess Anne, bringing national attention to the venue. This special moment remains part of the place's story that visitors can sense in the renewed spaces.
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