Paddington Town Hall, London, Neoclassical municipal building in Paddington, London.
Description
Paddington Town Hall was a neoclassical municipal building on Harrow Road featuring a symmetrical facade with seven bays and white brick walls. The entrance porch was supported by Tuscan columns that framed the front of the structure.
History
The building was constructed in 1853 as a vestry hall for the nearby St Mary church on Paddington Green. Later it became the headquarters of the Metropolitan Borough until it was demolished in 1965.
Culture
Inside, teak panels formed a war memorial honoring those lost during the First World War. This space served as a place where local people could pay their respects.
Practical
The building no longer stands, but its location is marked by a green plaque at Paddington Exchange Building beneath the Westway urban motorway. This makes it easy to locate and remember the site when walking through the neighborhood.
Did you know?
During the Second World War, the building housed female telephone operators who worked with Air Raid Precautions staff. These women played a crucial role in the city's air defense system.
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