Essendon Town Hall: 750 Mount Alexander Road, MOONEE PONDS

Building Profile

Location

Construction Details

Built in the Victorian period in the Second Empire style

Notable features

History

The building has evolved substantially over time. It was originally built as the Essendon Mechanics Institute, opening in September 1880. In February 1886 it was officially rechristened as the Essendon Town Hall. By 1914 the town hall had been extended and was reopened in July of that year. In 1930, a clock was installed in the clocktower and in 1941 the building was again modified with sections being rebuilt.[2] After the council chambers were moved to the new civic centre in 1973, the town hall was converted to a community centre. It was renovated and officially opened as the Essendon Community Centre in 1976. A fire in 1978 caused substantial internal damage to the building but by 1979 it has been repaired and reopened. In February 2000 following substantial renovations, the building was officially reopened as the Clocktower Centre.

• National Trust (B6964)

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