Hobart City Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hobart City Hall |
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Facade of Hobart City Hall
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| General information | |
| Location | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 42°52′51″S 147°19′55″E / 42.88070°S 147.33182°E |
| Inaugurated | 1915 |
| Owner | Hobart City Council |
Hobart City Hall is a large public building in Hobart, Tasmania. It is a popular place for concerts and many other events. It is one of the two main public venues in the city, along with the Derwent Entertainment Centre. This building also serves as an important emergency center during big events like the 2013 Tasmanian bushfires. Even though it has "City Hall" in its name, it is not where the city government meets. That happens at the Hobart Town Hall, which can sometimes be a bit confusing!
A Look Back in Time
Before the City Hall was built, the area where it stands was used for city markets. The building was designed by Raymond "Rusty" N Butler and his team. It cost about £27,000 to build, which was a very large amount of money back then!
The City Hall was finished in 1915 and officially opened in July of that year. When it first opened, people said it could hold up to 5,000 visitors. In 1940, there were plans to turn the hall into an indoor ice rink. However, these plans were put on hold. This happened because the army used the City Hall for storage for six months during 1940.
In 1952, the City Hall hosted the biggest sports carnival Tasmania had ever seen. This event helped raise money for Australian athletes to go to the Helsinki Olympics.
What Happens There?
Hobart City Hall has been a venue for many different kinds of events over the years.
- It has hosted exciting boxing matches.
- The 1949 Australian Basketball Championships were held there.
- People used to watch silent movies on its big screen.
- A special ball was held for Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
- Important speeches were given by the Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
- It has also been the location for the Miss Tasmania and Miss Australia Grand Finals.
Today, the City Hall is also part of the Festival of Voices. This is a popular event that celebrates singing and music.
Images for kids
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City Hall panorama from Campbell Street in 2015
