Camberwell Town Hall
370 Camberwell Road, Camberwell 3124.
Summary:
- Built in 1891.
- Architect is unknown.
- Not heritage-listed.
Building Description:
The Camberwell Town Hall was for many years the administrative centre of the former City of Camberwell (now City of Boroondara). Constructed in 1891, it is a local landmark. Built in the Free Classical style, the building also has a Second Empire influence, most notible in the impressive clock tower which is capped with a truncated pyramid roof.
A cornice separates the two levels of this buildings, and for such an important civic icon of its era, decoration is relatively restrained in this design.
The Camberwell Town Hall was for many years the administrative centre of the former City of Camberwell (now City of Boroondara). Constructed in 1891, it is a local landmark. Built in the Free Classical style, the building also has a Second Empire influence, most notible in the impressive clock tower which is capped with a truncated pyramid roof.
A cornice separates the two levels of this buildings, and for such an important civic icon of its era, decoration is relatively restrained in this design.
