Price Hall is a heritage-listed site which was originally a church hall. After its church burnt down in the early twentieth century, Price Hall was used for stage performances and affectionately called by Launceston residents 'The Little Theatre'. At this time in its history its original stained glass windows were bricked up, a mezzanine balcony was built and a stage was raised at the eastern end.
In 1976 the Little Theatre closed its doors and the newly-established Design Centre retail craft gallery moved in. Initially the building remained much as it had been. Much-needed modifications came in 1998-2001 with the construction of the Design Centre Galleries ajoining Price Hall. The Hall was extended at the eastern end to form another room called the 'Garden Room'. Renovations are still continuing with the windows being unbricked and restored recently.
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