Adelaide Architecture

Adelaide Town Hall

Adelaide Town Hall

Adelaide Town Hall

Adelaide Town Hall is a landmark building on King William Street in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
[edit] Description and history

Adelaide Town Hall was designed by Edmund Wright and Edward Woods, with construction commencing in 1863 and completed in 1866.[1][2] The tower is named after Prince Albert and the clock was installed in 1935.[2]

The hall is famous for an appearance by The Beatles on the balcony in 1964, which attracted an estimated 300,000 fans, their biggest crowd.[2] It serves as the seat of the Adelaide City Council, concerts with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and has function centre facilities available for hire.[3] It is one of the world’s five greatest acoustic venues for symphonic concerts.

Adelaide Town Hall is listed on the Register of the National Estate.[4]

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