Old Town Hall, National Historic Place in Downtown Stamford, Connecticut.
The Old Town Hall is a three-story limestone building featuring a prominent clock tower at the intersection of Main and Atlantic Streets in downtown Stamford. The structure now serves as the Stamford Innovation Center, housing office space and professional services within its Beaux-Arts design.
The building was constructed after a fire destroyed the previous town hall in 1904. Architects Edgar Josselyn and Nathan Mellen designed the replacement in Beaux-Arts style, with the completed structure opening to the public in 1906.
The interior spaces display oak woodwork, decorative plasterwork, and ornate iron railings that reflect the craftsmanship valued in Stamford's early 1900s. These details show how the city invested in buildings that would impress residents and visitors alike.
The building sits at a main intersection in downtown Stamford and is easy to locate from the city center. Interior access is generally available during business hours, though some areas are reserved for private offices and professional tenants.
The building underwent extensive renovation in the early 2010s that transformed it into a modern business and innovation center while keeping its historic character. This adaptive reuse shows how older civic buildings can serve new purposes for contemporary enterprises.
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