New Haven City Hall and County Courthouse

New Haven City Hall and County Courthouse is a public administrative building featuring polychrome stonework and asymmetrical design elements across its exterior facade. The structure houses various municipal offices and serves as the central hub for the city's governmental operations.

Architect Henry Austin designed and completed the city hall in 1862 with its distinctive visual features. The adjacent courthouse building followed later under architect David Russell Brown and opened in 1873.

The memorial in front marks where Amistad captives were held and tried, linking the building to a significant chapter in American civil rights history. Visitors often pause here to reflect on these historical events.

The building is accessible to visitors during regular business hours when public business is conducted. Its Church Street location makes it easy to find in the heart of New Haven.

Behind the building sits a PureCell fuel cell system that provides heating and cooling for the main structure and the Hall of Records. This modern energy solution shows how a historic building operates with contemporary technology.

Location: New Haven

Architects: Henry Austin

GPS coordinates: 41.30722,-72.92472

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42