Town Hall in Maszewo

The town hall in Maszewo stands in the central block of buildings on Wolności Square, on the north side of the church, with its façade facing east. The present building was erected in 1821-1827 to a design by Master Lawerentz, and the heritage register entered it under number A-660 (entry of 12 July 2010).

History of the building

The previous building, perhaps from the Middle Ages, was destroyed in the first half of the 17th century and rebuilt as a modest brick edifice. At the beginning of the 19th century it was remodelled, then pulled down and built from scratch. The town hall acquired its present form in 1920, when an attic storey was added.

The Memory Room

In the cellars, since 2017, there has been a Memory Room (Izba Pamięci) with exhibits on the past of Maszewo. Rooms of the former treasury also survive there, with heavy steel doors and the remaining fittings. The rules of visiting are set by the municipality, so before a visit it is worth checking when the room is open.

Practical information

• Address: Plac Wolności 2, Maszewo.
• Next to it stands the Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, and a little further the Jewish cemetery.
• The building is the seat of the town authorities; view the interiors according to the rules of the office.