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Old Town Hall

Other Names Court of Petty Sessions ,  Echuca Library and Kindergarden Location 524-528 High Street, ECHUCA VIC 3564 - Property No B1326 File Number B1326 Level State

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Statement of Significance

AHC Statement of Significance

The Old Echuca Town Hall was erected in 1869-70 and also once served as the Court of Petty Sessions. The architects were Vahland and Getzschmann, the contractor was J McIntosh. The single storey brick structure comprises a simple hipped roof central section flanked by lower wings with parapet walls and brick entablatures. One of these wings, facing High Street, contains the main entrance and is articulated by a pediment. The building is now a library.

Town Halls are a distinctive product of the civic-minded nineteenth century Victorians. This is an unusual provincial example of this building type. The form with expressed hall and flanking wings is most unusual. The low portico and brick entablatures are also notable. The building is a distinctive early work of the architects Vahland and Getzschmann and an interesting example of the classical style. It is an essential element of the High Streetscape and a fine feature of this important historic city. The facades have unfortunately been painted.

Of State significance.

First Classified 14/09/61
Revised: Classified State 03/08/98
Part of Historic Area, Classified 07/07/69.