Constructed in 1872 to a neoclassical design by Edward Mahoney to serve the Auckland Choral Society.

Shortly before the First World War the Auckland University College purchased the building and expanded it via construction of two wings.

The Old Choral Hall is a neoclassical building flanked by two Edwardian Baroque wings.

[4] In 1872 the Auckland Choral Society constructed a new brick hall to replace the earlier structures.

[1] The Auckland University College's music department was using a side hall of the building for lessons in 1888.

[2] Prior to World War One the Old Choral Hall was purchased by the Auckland University College.

[1] Kate Edger—the first woman to receive a Bachelor of Arts in the British Empire—had her graduation ceremony at the Old Choral Hall.