Front of Salford Town Hall
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Salford Town Hall, in Bexley Square, Salford, was built in 1825–1827 as a market hall. Designed by Richard Lane, his first big commission, it was used as the town hall for the County Borough of Salford from 1835 until that authority’s abolition in 1974. It was also used as a magistrates’ courthouse from 1840 until 2011.[1][2] Now known as X1 Town Hall, the building has been converted into 134 residential units.[3]
Salford Town Hall was designated a Grade II listed building
Structure of particular architectural and/or historic interest deserving of special protection. in 1952.[4]
Architecture
The town hall, designed in the Neoclassical style, is built of brick with stone dressings to the front. Extensions were added in 1862 and 1874–1875. It consists of two-storeys with a five-window range at the front; the central three bays, which project slightly, are pedimented
Low-pitched gable above a portico or façade. with outer square pilasters
Decorative architectural element used to give the appearance of a supporting column, to articulate an extent of wall..[1][4]
