Geelong City Hall, Civic building in Geelong, Australia
Geelong City Hall is a municipal building featuring Neoclassical design with symmetrical columns, detailed stonework, and a prominent facade along Little Malop Street. The structure was built in phases, with construction beginning on the southern wing first.
The building was designed by architect Joseph Reed, who began work on the southern wing in 1855. The project took several decades to complete, with the full structure finished in 1917.
The building stands as a focal point in central Geelong and shows how much the city valued its public spaces. You can see how a regional town chose to present itself through architecture during the 1800s.
The building sits in Geelong's central district and is easy to reach on foot. While you can admire the exterior architecture from the street, checking beforehand for access times and any public events is helpful for planning your visit.
A public vote in 1914 rejected moving the building to a former school site on Moorabool Street. This decision reveals how much local residents valued its location in the heart of the city.
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