County Hall, Chester, Administrative building in Chester, England
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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