Hamilton Town Hall, Brisbane, Heritage-listed town hall in Hamilton, Brisbane, Australia
Description
Hamilton Town Hall is a single-story brick structure on Racecourse Road housing council chambers, a public hall, and decorative leadlight windows. The building displays English-bond brickwork throughout its carefully detailed facade.
History
The building was constructed between 1919 and 1920 as one of the final town halls before Greater Brisbane formed in 1925. It remains one of only eight town halls from that early period that have survived to the present day.
Culture
The building serves as a venue for local theatrical productions and community organization meetings today. The spaces reflect how residents transformed it from a purely administrative seat into a vibrant social hub.
Practical
The hall accommodates about 126 standing guests or 101 seated visitors and features a kitchen plus air conditioning. The building is equipped with accessible entrances and facilities for people with disabilities.
Did you know?
During World War II, the Australian Army Survey Corps used this building as their headquarters, temporarily shifting its function. This military occupation marked a pivotal moment before it returned to community purposes after the war.
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