Town Hall, Colombo

Town Hall, Colombo
Town Hall

Colombo Town Hall
General information
Town or city Colombo
Country Sri Lanka
Coordinates 6°54′57.06″N 79°51′49.63″E / 6.91585°N 79.8637861°E / 6.91585; 79.8637861Coordinates: 6°54′57.06″N 79°51′49.63″E / 6.91585°N 79.8637861°E / 6.91585; 79.8637861
Construction started 1924
Completed 1927
Design and construction
Client Colombo Municipal Council
Architect S.J Edwards

The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council.

The foundation stone was laid on May 24, 1924 by T. Reid, CCS the Mayor of Colombo at the time and the work was completed in 1927. Designed by S.J Edwards, it was originally meant to house the office of the mayor and the council chamber, and as a venue for functions with large Ballrooms.

Today it houses the administrative staff of the municipal council. Its garden is the venue for many rallies and concerts all year round.

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