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Colour photo of the front facade of the town hall at dusk. The entrance has a columned portico with three flag poles on the roof top flying flags.
Colour photo of the interior of a council chambers. A timber backed banquette in a horseshoe shape, covered with brown leather, is arranged around a timber table and leather covered stools.
Colour photo of the interior of the main hall with double height ceiling and walls decorated with painted panelling. The view is from the back of the hall towards the stage with burgundy coloured curtain. Theatre style seating is in the foreground.
Watercolour painting of a yellow house facade. There is a driveway to the left of a low stone fence enclosing some tall green trees and a green lawn surrounded by shrubbery.

Box Hill Town Hall

J. S. Gawler and J. C. Aisbett 1935

Description

Box Hill Town Hall is a commanding landmark within the City of Whitehorse, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Built before WWII, the building houses the Old Council Chambers (which have appeared in many TV series and feature films) and the grand Main Hall, as well as several majestic function rooms, the Whitehorse Artspace gallery and the Community Hub, which is home to 17 not-for-profit organisations, including the Box Hill Historical Society.

What's On

Sign up on the day for guided tours of this historical building that dates back to 1934, or ask questions and listen to stories and anecdotes from a former mayor and councillors who will be in attendance in the Old Chambers.

There will also be a book sale (Saturday only) and an exhibition (both days) in the All Nations Foyer entitled _Suburban Utopia. _The exhibition will feature artworks from the Whitehorse Art Collection and Box Hill Historical Society that represent houses and abodes in the Whitehorse municipality and the changing aspirations of the people who dwell within. 

Images: (1) External view of Box Hill Town Hall from the front lawn. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (2) Old Chambers. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (3) Main Hall. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall. (4) Artwork: 'What She Wants' by Peter Lyssiotis. Photo: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council and Box Hill Town Hall.

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 27 July
Open access, book sale + exhibition 10am-4pm
Tours running 11am + 2pm

Sunday 28 July
Open access + exhibition 10am-4pm
Tour running 11.30am
Running for 45 minutes in groups of 25

For tours, meet inside the front entry foyer of the Town Hall. There will be a sign up sheet for tours, and volunteers around to provide information.

ACCESSIBILITY

Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Quiet rooms, Elevator access

Location

1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

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