Dearborn City Hall Complex
Dearborn City Hall Complex, Colonial Revival government building in Dearborn, United States
Description
The Dearborn City Hall Complex consists of three connected structures with a central Colonial cupola and symmetrical brick facade. The buildings span about 300 feet along Michigan Avenue and house government offices, police facilities, and municipal courts within a coordinated architectural design.
History
The original city hall was built in 1921 from designs by Marcus Burrowes when the region was still called Springwells. A police and courts building was added in 1929, completing the complex with a U-shaped structure and limestone entrance designed by John Kasurin.
Culture
The buildings showcase early 20th-century craftsmanship visible in marble staircases and terrazzo floors throughout the interiors. These decorative elements still shape how people experience the spaces when visiting.
Practical
The complex sits along Michigan Avenue and serves as the main government center with various offices and courts for visitors to access. It is best to visit during daytime when all departments are open and staff are available.
Did you know?
The original building construction costs exceeded 200,000 dollars at the time, a substantial amount for a civic project of that era. This financial investment reveals how seriously Dearborn took creating a proper administrative center.
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