| Name: | Town Hall (Mechanics Institute) |
| Location: | Adelaide Street, Wentworth |
| Use: | Town Hall |
| Constructed: | 1870 |
| Demolished: | 0 |
| Theme: | Township |
| Condition: | Good, substantially altered |
| Endorsements: |
Statement of Heritage Significance:
Architecture/Environment:
A brick building with masonry facade. The double parapet demonstrates horizontal reliefs. The original building has been largely altered and extended. The earlier form comprises a plain brick facade with brick quoins surrounding the doorway and long narrow double hung windows.
History:
The original building was utilised as mechanics institute for public hall facilities until the late 1880’s when the Wentworth Municipal Council utilised the facility as a town hall and administration centre. The structure currently caters for a baby health clinic, newspaper office and some local functions. The building is a reminder of the early and ongoing administrative functions within the Shire.
Recommendation:
Maintenance. Encourage reinstatement of the original facade.
References:
Recording Date: 14/12/1988
PHOTOGRAPHS:
Film Frame Nos:
9099/10