Hawthorn Town Hall 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC - 1949
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Taken on: May 17, 2012
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Photo courtesy of Hawthorn Historical Society - Hawthorn Town Hall 1949-Debutante-Ball
The Town Hall building was designed by John Beswicke, and opened with a grand ball in October 1889.
In 1911, architect John Koch designed extensions and renovations, with a balcony in the hall, new decorations and a clock in the tower. in 1930 Stuart Calder designed additions – a new Council chamber, new upper foyer and entrance portico. Weekly dances (Saturday nights), debutante balls, concerts, wedding receptions, soup kitchens, immunization programs and more recently craft markets are just some of the activities which have taken place in the beautiful ballroom of Hawthorn Town Hall.
In 2013 the Hawthorn Town Hall is currently undergoing a $17.9 million refurbishment as a key Boroondara Arts and Cultural facility, with new amenities, including meeting rooms, exhibition and workshop spaces and a café.
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