Northcote Town Hall

Northcote Town Hall is a neoclassical building in Northcote, Victoria, with symmetrical design and three projecting pavilions topped with pediments. Inside are seven meeting rooms, two large studios, and a main hall seating 300 people, with an outdoor civic square beyond.

The structure was built between 1888 and 1891 as a multipurpose civic building for the Shire of Northcote, housing council chambers, offices, courts, and postal services. This combination of functions under one roof was common for town halls of that era.

The building transformed into a space for arts and community activities in 1994, hosting performances, exhibitions, and local creative work. This shift gave the historic structure a new purpose as a gathering place for people in the area.

The building is easy to navigate with clear signage throughout the interior, making it simple for visitors to find the spaces they need. The outdoor civic square in front serves as a natural gathering point and is regularly used for events and markets.

A cantilevered bluestone staircase was discovered during restoration and now serves as a centerpiece of the redesigned stairwell. This hidden architectural feature links different periods of the building's past in an unexpected way.