[1] The Municipality of Brisbane was proclaimed on 7 September 1859, shortly before the Separation of Queensland from New South Wales in December of that year.

Although individual settlements such as Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane agitated for separate municipality status, it was not until the Local Government Authorities Act of 1878 and the Divisional Boards Act of 1879 that a series of local authorities were created in the Brisbane Metropolitan area.

[1][3] The new council chambers were officially opened on Saturday 19 March 1910 with a dinner for approximately 100 guests hosted by the mayor.

[4][5] The Council Chambers fronted Enoggera Terrace, with the main entrance at the southern end of the building.

In addition to the Council Chamber, the building provided offices for the Town Clerk, Accountant, Mayor and Engineer, and included a strongroom.

The former Chamber was also hired out for various community activities such as dancing classes, wedding receptions and Liberal Party meetings.

Although plans were prepared c. 1946 for a proposed gymnasium and club room at the rear of the building, these additions did not eventuate.

The extension, which fronts Kennedy Terrace, is generally obscured from view by several mature trees in the grounds.

A shelter shed, is situated adjacent to the southern end of the Council Chambers, and fronts Enoggera Terrace.

The external walls are brick with contrasting rendered elements including linear banding and ornamental framing around openings.

[1] The timber framed shelter shed includes a diamond pattern shingle roof and terracotta ornaments.

[1] Formerly the main entrance to the building, the southern entry porch includes a single rendered column.

[1] The Red Hill Kindergarten is accessed via a separate entry off Kennedy Terrace, through the space behind the shelter shed.

This entry space is paved, and has been covered with a pergola type structure and enclosed by a high timber fence.

[1] The two storeyed timber extension which adjoins the south west corner of the original building provides classroom space for the kindergarten on both levels.

An area on the south eastern side of the extension has been converted to provide an adult toilet and bathroom.

[1] The former Ithaca Town Council Chambers were listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 24 March 2000 having satisfied the following criteria.