Albert Hall began life as an exhibition building in the high Victorian Classical style. It was erected as the main structure for the Tasmanian international exhibition, 25th November 1891 – 22nd March 1892. The two levelled hall has a hipped roof and moulded parapet and cornice with ball finials and corresponding miniature pediments. The upper level is plain stucco divided into bays by Corinthian pilasters. Windows have continuous elaborate sills, flanking Corinthian pilasters and entablatures and pediments over. Piers and pilasters in the lower level are rusticated, windows have arched tops. Hall has large pediments at roof level above main entrance.
The Albert Hall was built by J.T. Farmils, at a cost of £14,000 to a design by John Duncan. The hall contains an organ manufactured by an English firm, Charles Brindley, circa 1859. It has been used for exhibitions, balls, concerts, religious and political rallies, sporting events, and disaster relief during the 1929 flood.
Location: Albert Hall, 45 Tamar Street, Cnr Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Place Categories: Activities, Attractions and Historic Buildings.
