Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall (Irish: Halla na Cathrach Bhéal Feirste; Ulster-Scots: Bilfawst Citie Haw) is the civic building of Belfast City Council located in Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It faces North and effectively divides the commercial and business areas of the city centre. It is a Grade A listed building.
| Belfast City Hall | |
|---|---|
The Belfast City Hall in August 2017 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Baroque Revival |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade A | |
| Designated | 27 November 1975 |
| Reference no. | HB 26/50/001 |
| Location | Donegall Square |
| Town or city | Belfast |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°35′47″N 5°55′48″W |
| Current tenants | Belfast City Council |
| Construction started | 1898 |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Renovated | 2009 |
| Cost | Approx £360,000 |
| Client | Belfast Corporation |
| Height | Roof – 174 feet (53 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas |
| Quantity surveyor | WH Stephens |
| Main contractor | H&J Martin |
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