The building was erected between 1899 and 1901. It replaced a previous town hall, built in 1893 and subsequently destroyed by a fire in 1898. The new building was officially inaugurated in August 1901 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall.
Pietermaritzburg City Hall found on a photo album dated 1924
Description
The buildings features a Flemish Renaissance Revival style and red brick façades. It comprises a 47 metre tall corner campanile.