Kensington Town Hall

Kensington Town Hall

Kensington Town Hall is a former municipal hall in Kensington, Victoria, Australia.

The classical style building, located in Bellair Street was first constructed in 1901. [ [http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/b0222c68d27626e2ca256c8c001a3d2d/25e670a248c2a1a6ca2572c90001f440!OpenDocument Media Release: Restoration To Give New Life To Kensington Town Hall ] ]

During World War II it was used as a command post. It served as a legal centre in the 1980s.

It is heritage listed and currently operates as a community centre, dance and ballet school.

The building is currently being restored, with work being done to preserve the facade and foundations of the building.

ee also

*List of Town Halls in Melbourne
*City of Moonee Valley

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