Frere Hall is one of the buildings Built in the time of the British rule. the . It was built in honour of Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere (1815–1884), who was known for promoting economic development in Karachi. This beautiful hall was desgined by Lt. Col St. Clair Wilson in a Venetian Gothic style with yellowish Karachi limestone and red and grey sandstones from Jungshahipreserved in 1863 and it was inauguration was done by Samuel Mansfied in 1965.
Frere Hall was used as a town hall and served as a residence for many busts, amonst which one of them was King Henry VII. Later this place turned into an art gallery and library but due to security concerns, as Frere Hall is right opposite to the US Conslate, it is now off limits for the general public.
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