Waterloo Town Hall

Waterloo Town Hall is a Victorian architecture building in Waterloo, New South Wales. It displays classical elements including decorative cornices, large archways, and a symmetrical facade at 770 Elizabeth Street.

The building was constructed between 1880 and 1882 and served as the seat of Waterloo Municipal Council until 1948, when the area merged with Sydney. Following this merger, the structure lost its original administrative purpose.

The building reflects the architectural tastes of late 19th-century Australian public structures, merging Victorian Italianate and Second Empire influences. Visitors can observe this blend of European styles in the decorative details across its exterior.

The building now functions as Waterloo Library, a branch of the City of Sydney Library system, and has been accessible to the public since 1972. Visitors can view the interior during library hours and explore the historic spaces within.

During World War II, the building housed an air-raid shelter that still survives today. This shelter remains one of the few preserved wartime bunkers of its kind in Sydney.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1882

Architectural style: Victorian architecture

GPS coordinates: -33.89933,151.20658

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14