County Hall, Chester, Administrative building in Chester, England
County Hall is a public building in Chester with a symmetrical facade of seventeen bays facing Castle Drive, featuring projecting end sections with prominent columns. Today it houses university faculties for health, social care, and education.
The building was completed in 1957 and replaced an 18th-century prison designed by architect Thomas Harrison. Construction had been paused during World War II before its completion.
The central council chamber, where decisions about Chester's future were once made, now serves as a lecture hall for university students. This transformation shows how civic spaces have found new purpose in education.
The building is located on Castle Drive and is now part of the University of Chester campus. Visitors can view the architecture from outside, though interior access may be restricted to university activities.
Queen Elizabeth II conducted the official opening ceremony in 1957, giving the building special historical significance. This royal visit marked an important moment in Chester's local history.
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