The Architecture of Civic Park shows how Newcastle grew up and City Hall is a perfect example. Built as a Town Hall back when we were just a Town, by a Mayor inspired by an African adventure It was the centre of our democracy and our social heart for most of the 20th Century. It was home to Australia’s first female Lord Mayor who hoisted the Aboriginal Flag years ahead of any other City in the country. In fact, the orientation of its steps gave us Civic Park and many Novocastrians are a result of love found at the infamous Town Hall Dances. City Hall has now been lovingly restored and faces a bright new future. Enjoy