Southport Town Hall, Art Deco municipal building in Nerang Street, Southport, Australia.
Southport Town Hall is an Art Deco municipal building constructed of rendered brick with concrete elements, vertical moulded fins, and decorative panels across two storeys. The windows are timber-framed with sliding glass panes that allow light to enter the main spaces.
The building was designed in 1935 by architects Hall and Phillips, replacing an earlier timber town hall from 1899. Its construction marked Southport's transition from a small coastal settlement into a growing town with modern civic facilities.
The grand council chamber features an ornate plaster ceiling that shows the architectural care given to civic buildings during the 1930s. This room conveys a sense of importance and formality that visitors can still feel when they walk through it.
The building is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and is located on Nerang Street in the town centre. Visitors can view the exterior Art Deco features from the street, and interior spaces may be accessible depending on current opening times and public access policies.
The opening ceremony in 1935 was attended by Queensland Premier William Forgan-Smith, signalling strong government backing for the region's growth. This visit highlighted how much the state saw Southport as important to its future development.
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