Kensington Town Hall is a former municipal hall in Kensington, Victoria, Australia.

The classical style building, located in Bellair Street was first constructed in 1901.

Kensington Town Hall, Melbourne

During World War II it was used as a command post. It served as a legal centre in the 1980s.

Kensington Town Hall, Melbourne

It is heritage listed and currently operates as a community centre, dance and ballet school.

Kensington Town Hall, Melbourne

The building is currently being restored, with work being done to preserve the facade and foundations of the building.

The restored building was officially reopened by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle on 28 February 2015, after a $4.8 million renovation.

See also

List of town halls in Melbourne

City of Melbourne

References

Town halls in Melbourne

Neoclassical architecture in Australia

1901 establishments in Australia

Government buildings completed in 1901

Buildings and structures in the City of Melbourne (LGA)