The stone building that now houses the Geraldine Historical Museum was originally constructed in 1885 to serve as the Geraldine Town Board Office. Built in bluestone from the Geraldine Downs and faced with Oamaru stone, it represented the confidence and permanence of a growing township. At the time, Geraldine had recently been declared a borough, and the new office became the centre of local decision making and civic administration.

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The building was modest in size but solid in construction. The stone was quarried locally, carefully shaped, and assembled by skilled tradesmen. For many decades it served the Geraldine Town Board and later the Borough Council, witnessing the development of roads, services, and public works that shaped the district. Its position within the township made it a recognisable landmark and an important part of everyday community life.

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By the mid twentieth century, changing needs and limited space led to the construction of new council offices. The old Town Board building was eventually sold and faced demolition. Recognising its historical and architectural value, the Geraldine Historical Society arranged for the structure to be carefully dismantled. With the support of volunteers and community organisations, the stonework was preserved and later re-erected at its present site, where it now serves as the museum. Today, the building stands not only as a restored heritage structure, but as a symbol of Geraldine’s commitment to protecting its local history.