Geelong City Hall located on the street Geringep Street in the city center. It was built in the 19th century. The land on which stands the town hall, was acquired by the City Council in 1854. To design the building was a special commission for the examination of which was presented to 12 thumbnails. The winner was the architect of Melbourne, Joseph Reed.

Construction of the town hall was estimated at $ 69 thousand, but due to lack of funding, it was decided to build only the south wing along the streets of Little Melop Street. The first stone of the building was laid in April 1855 by the then mayor of William Bailey, and soon the southern wing was completed.

Until the early 1900s, this wing was the only part of the town hall. Then came the first proposal to move the town hall to another location in 1914 even convened a referendum on the matter, which decided to postpone the meeting of the City Council in a former elementary school on Murabul Street. However, this proposal was rejected, and in contrast, it was decided to bring the construction of the town hall until the end in accordance with the original project. Only in June 1917 the town hall was completed and acquired the kind who conceived the architect Joseph Reed. In subsequent years, only in the back of the building have been made some changes, but mostly the town hall retains its historic character.