Trades Hall

Located at 242 Blende Street, Broken Hill Trades Hall is a stunning example of Victorian-era architecture, completed in 1905. As Australia's first union-owned building, it stands as a testament to the city's rich labor history. The hall was central to the workers' rights movement, notably achieving a 35-hour workweek for underground miners in 1920. Inside, visitors can explore collections of union banners, picket maps from the 1909 lockout, and admire the main hall's vast geometrically painted ceiling. The building was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999.