Kensington Town Hall is a former municipal hall in Kensington, Victoria

Kensington, Victoria

Kensington is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km north-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Melbourne...

, Australia

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The classical style building, located in Bellair Street was first constructed in 1901.

During World War II

World War II

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it was used as a command post. It served as a legal centre in the 1980s.

It is heritage listed and currently operates as a community centre, dance and ballet school.

The building is currently being restored, with work being done to preserve the facade and foundations of the building.