South Brisbane Town Hall

South Brisbane Town Hall is a four-story building with neoclassical design, marked by balanced proportions and carefully worked stonework across its exterior. The structure displays ornate detailing on its windows and entrance areas that reflect late 19th-century building practices.

The building opened on July 1, 1892, serving as the municipal administrative center for the local community. By 1957, it transitioned to become the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, beginning its second purpose as an educational space.

The structure transformed from municipal chambers to Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 1957, marking its evolution into an educational institution.

The building sits at 263 Vulture Street where it meets Graham Street, and is accessed through Somerville House as The Chambers. Since it remains an active working space, visiting hours may vary depending on the current use of the facilities.

The clock tower added in 1904 was Australia's first electrically driven tower clock system, representing a notable technological breakthrough. This innovation placed the building at the forefront of modern timekeeping during an era when such systems were rare.

Location: Queensland

Architects: John Smith Murdoch

Floors above the ground: 4

Website: http://somerville.qld.edu.au/facilities/townhall

GPS coordinates: -27.48330,153.02540

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44