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Post date: 07/08/2012
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History:
Visual Description: Double storey Town Hall in Flemish Revival Style with main access from Monument Square. Bust of Queen Victoria in centre. Tiled saddle roofs with main Neo-Classical end gable towards park. Central bell tower on top of roof and turreted vents. High foundations on S. side with monumental steps tomain entrance. Walls have Tonic pilasters and end with balustrades. Monumental steps and arched porch. Arched or square windows inset-back arched areas. Edwardian windows. New extension on North Street side.
Colours: Red roof and light brown walls with cream pilasters.
Site Features:
Condition: Good
Construction Date: Anno 1910. (Foundation stone 1902, started building 1910, open 1911.
Materials:
Catalogue: Rudner 1989 (b), No: 20.2, Significance Category: