Victoria Public Hall

Victoria Public Hall
Town Hall
The Victoria Public Hall
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General information
TypePublic building
Architectural styleIndo-Saracenic
LocationPoonamallee High Road, Chennai, India
AddressPark Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 003
Construction started1886
Completed1888–1890
Inaugurated1888–1890
Cost 16,425
OwnerCorporation of Chennai
ManagementVictoria Public Hall Trust
Technical details
Floor count3
Floor area25,883 sq ft (2,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Robert Fellowes Chisholm
Structural engineerNamperumal Chetty

13°04′55″N 80°16′21″E / 13.08192°N 80.2726°E / 13.08192; 80.2726

Victoria Public Hall

Victoria Public Hall, or the Town Hall, is a historical building in Chennai, named after Victoria, Empress of India. It is one of the finest examples of British architecture in Chennai and was built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.[1] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was used as a theater and a place for public gatherings. The South Indian Athletic Association Club now resides there.

  1. ^ "Victoria Public Hall - Chennai, South India". Indian Columbus. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.