Wellington Town Hall
Concert hall in Wellington, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the town hall in Somerset, see Wellington Town Hall, Somerset.
The Wellington Town Hall (Māori: Te Whare Whakarauika) is a concert hall and part of the municipal complex in Wellington, New Zealand, which opened in December 1904. It has been closed to the public since the 2013 Seddon earthquake for extensive strengthening work, and is projected to reopen in 2027.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts General information, Type ...
Wellington Town Hall | |
---|---|
General information | |
Type | Town hall, concert hall |
Architectural style | Neo-Renaissance |
Location | Corner of Wakefield Street and Civic Square, Wellington |
Coordinates | 41°17′21″S 174°46′38″E |
Current tenants | Wellington City Council |
Construction started | 1901 |
Completed | 1904 |
Owner | Wellington City |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Joshua Charlesworth |
Main contractor | Paterson, Martin and Hunter |
Designated | 11 December 2003 |
Reference no. | 3275 |
Close