In 1183-1184 Torhout receives city privileges and the first city hall is built on the Markt approximately on the site of the current one. In 1578 it is completely destroyed during the religious turmoil of the late 16th century. At the beginning of the 17th century, a new town hall was built on the corner of Hoedenmakersstraat and Markt, which was destroyed by fire in 1647. In 1711-1713, the current town hall, in 'German baroque style', was built by order of Karl Philip von Neuburg, lord of Wijnendale (see coat of arms above the portal). 19th-century plans to demolish the city hall, which had become too small, were not realized due to a lack of money. During the 20th century, the town hall becomes completely free due to the demolition of all buildings adjacent to the rear facade. The rear facade was completely rebuilt in 1951-1952 following the example of the front facade, the interior was also thoroughly modernized (1949), whereby 18th-century stucco ceilings with representations of musical instruments, archery tools and writing utensils were lost. Restoration work was carried out in 1995-1997 under the supervision of the Bruges architect Hubert Davans.

Source: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/87446

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