Aeolian Hall, Heritage performing arts venue in London, Canada.
Aeolian Hall is a two-story building at 795-797 Dundas Street that houses an auditorium on the upper floor. The structure blends Italianate and Second Empire architectural styles in its design and exterior features.
The building was constructed between 1883 and 1884 as a Town Hall for East London. Its ground floor operated as a fire station until 1946 before the structure later became an arts venue.
The venue brings together audiences for performances spanning folk, rock, pop, indie, comedy, and classical music while fostering music education through community programs. The space has become a gathering point where local musicians and patrons connect over live art.
The venue operates with volunteer support for ushering, ticketing, bar service, setup, and administration. Visitors should know that this community-driven model shapes how the space functions and what experiences it offers.
The building still displays its original two-tone brickwork with cast-iron windows and curved arches from its 1880s construction. These features offer a rare glimpse into what commercial buildings of that era looked like in the region.
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