Halifax Town Hall

This article is about the town hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire. For the equivalent in Halifax, Nova Scotia, see Halifax City Hall.

Halifax Town Hall
Viewed from the north
Interactive map of the Halifax Town Hall area
General information
Architectural styleClassical style
Classification
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated31 July 1963
Reference no.1314024
LocationHalifax, England
Construction started1861
Completed1863
Cost£50,126
ClientHalifax Corporation
Height
Height180 feet (55 m)
Technical details
Structural systemSandstone
Design and construction
ArchitectsCharles Barry
Edward Middleton Barry

Halifax Town Hall is a 19th century town hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It is a grade II* listed building. It is notable for its design and interiors by Charles Barry and his son, Edward Middleton Barry, and for its sculptures by John Thomas. The town hall is the headquarters of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

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