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Revision as of 21:17, 27 June 2024
Petersfield Festival Hall and Town Hall is a municipal building in Petersfield, a town in Hampshire, in England.
The building was constructed in 1935, on the initiative of Harry Roberts, to provide a home for the Petersfield Music Festival, in addition to offices for Petersfield Urban District Council. It was designed by Seely & Paget. A small hall was added to the side in 1975, followed by a block of dressing rooms in 1979, designed by Kenneth Claxton. In 1987, there was an extension on the north side, which provided a new foyer, bar, toilets, green room, and meeting room. In 2008, a fire damaged much of the first floor, which was soon restored.[1] In 2017, plans were drawn up for a remodelling,[2] but they were put on hold in 2024 after the building contractors ceased trading.[3]
The two-storey building is constructed of brick, with concrete floors extended through to show as bands. It has steel framed windows and a flat roof covered with felt. The council chamber was originally on the first floor, but was later relocated to the ground floor, to improve access. The main hall is 92 feet (28 m) by 45 feet (14 m).[1]
References
- ^ a b "Petersfield Festival Hall: Stage 2 Design Report Summary" (PDF). Petersfield Town Council. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Ambitious remodelling of Petersfield town hall set to begin". Petersfield Post. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Ferguson, Paul (25 June 2024). "Council hits a wall with chamber project but commits £30k to home refit". Petersfield Post. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
