Launceston Town Hall

Launceston Town Hall
The Launceston Town Hall, pictured in 2015
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General information
Typetown hall
Architectural styleVictorian
Location18/28 St John St, Launceston, Tasmania
CountryAustralia
Coordinates41°26′08.58″S 147°08′12.56″E / 41.4357167°S 147.1368222°E / -41.4357167; 147.1368222
Construction started1864
Opened1867 (1867)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Peter Mills

The Launceston Town Hall is a historic town hall located at 18/28 St John Street in Launceston, Tasmania.

History

The building project was commissioned by Launceston Town Council in 1864 to architect Peter Mills.[1] The foundation stone was laid on 21 April 1864 by the Governor of Tasmania, Thomas Gore Browne.[2] The structure came into use in 1867.[1]

The building underwent several expansion and modification interventions throughout its history. Following an initial expansion in 1906,[3][4] a major addition took place in 1936[5] when the grounds to the north of the original building became part of the municipal complex. These works also involved extending the building's colonnade by adding five columns to the original four ones. Other interventions occurred in 1970, 1988, and 1994.[1]

Description

The building features an Italianate style. The main façade is characterized by an imposing colonnade.

References

  1. ^ a b c Geoff Ritchie (2017-01-29). "Launceston Town Hall". On The Convict Trail. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  2. ^ "Laying the Foundation Stone of the Launceston Town Hall". The Cornwall Chronicle. Vol. XXIX, no. 3081. Tasmania, Australia. 23 April 1864. p. 3. Retrieved 6 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Launceston Town Hall: Plan of Alterations and Additions". The Examiner (Tasmania). Vol. LXV, no. 92. Tasmania, Australia. 18 April 1905. p. 7 (Daily). Retrieved 6 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Our Letter Home: Summary of News". The Mercury. Vol. LXXXV, no. 11, 229. Tasmania, Australia. 12 March 1906. p. 2. Retrieved 6 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Launceston Town Hall". The Mercury. Vol. CXLIV, no. 20, 366. Tasmania, Australia. 4 February 1936. p. 5. Retrieved 6 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.

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