Perth Amboy City Hall

Perth Amboy City Hall is a municipal building located downtown at High Street. Its facade displays Colonial Revival and Second Empire architectural features including limestone walls and distinctive roof detailing.

Built in 1717, this is the oldest continuously used public building in the United States. In 1789 New Jersey representatives became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights within its walls.

The name reflects Perth in Scotland and the Amboy Native people who once inhabited this area. The surrounding streets still carry these historical references in their layout and street names.

The building sits downtown and is easy to reach on foot with nearby parking options. It remains visible from the street year-round and rewards those interested in colonial architecture.

Thomas Mundy Peterson cast his ballot here in 1870 as the first African American to vote following the 15th Amendment. This vote marked a turning point in American voting history.

Location: Perth Amboy

Inception: 1717

GPS coordinates: 40.50639,-74.26528

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20