Halifax Town Hall
Halifax Town Hall is a grade II listed, 19th century town hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It is notable for its design and interiors by Charles Barry and his son, Edward Middleton Barry, and for its sculptures by John Thomas.
| Halifax Town Hall | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Classical style |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 31 July 1963 |
| Reference no. | 1314024 |
| Town or city | Halifax |
| Country | England |
| Construction started | 1861 |
| Completed | 1863 |
| Cost | £50,126[1] |
| Client | Halifax Council |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Sandstone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Charles Barry Edward Middleton Barry |
References
- Law and Administration Department (August 1998). Halifax Town Hall: a brief guide. Town Hall, Halifax: Halifax Borough Council. pp. Free leaflet.
Other websites
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Halifax Town Hall.
- Historic England (31 July 1963). "Halifax Town Hall listed grade II* with description (1314024)". National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- Halifax Town Online: Address and phone number of Town Hall.
- Hathi Trust: Building News and Engineering Journal vol 5, 28 January 1859, p.82, "The new town hall at Halifax"
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