[2] The town hall was constructed in 1930s as a memorial to Mangaldas Girdhardas, a noted textile industrialist in the 20th century, with funds donated by the citizens.

[3] The plan of the building is designed by using two rotating squares placed at 45 degrees forming a star-shape.

Rectangles are added to the front and rear of the central square which formed a vestibule and a stage respectively.

The whole plan takes inspiration from the mandapas of Gujarati Hindu temples.

The Chhajja and ornate grills in the structure show influence of Gujarati architectural heritage.