Redfern Town Hall, Victorian Regency town hall in Redfern, Sydney, Australia
Description
Redfern Town Hall is a sandstone municipal building in Sydney featuring large arched windows and ornamental details in Victorian Regency style from the 1870s. It now houses the Redfern Legal Centre, which has operated at this address since 1977.
History
The building was designed by George Allen Mansfield in 1870 and served as the city's administrative center until 1948. In 1904, it hosted the launch of a major state political campaign, marking a turning point in New South Wales politics.
Culture
The building remains connected to the formation of a major rugby league team that began here in 1908. Local residents and visitors alike recognize it as a landmark tied to this important sporting legacy.
Practical
The building sits on Pitt Street in the city center and is easy to locate. You can usually access it since a legal center continues to operate from the premises today.
Did you know?
The building is where a major rugby league team was founded in 1908, drawing notable sporting figures to the location. This moment remains one of the most significant sporting occasions that took place within its walls.
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