Old City Hall

The Old City Hall stands as a well-preserved example of Italianate architecture from the 1850s, featuring stucco over brick construction, decorative brackets, wood trim, and an octagonal cupola that crowns its U-shaped configuration.

Constructed between 1855 and 1857 as both a city hall and marketplace called the Southern Market, this building served dual civic and commercial functions until major renovations in 1910 added a second-floor council chamber.

Since 1997, the building has housed the History Museum of Mobile, displaying over 300 years of local artifacts including furniture, artwork, and silverware that chronicle the city's social and economic development through various historical periods.

Located at 111 South Royal Street in Mobile's historic district, the museum operates with regular public hours and offers educational exhibits that provide visitors with insights into the city's governmental and commercial heritage.

This National Historic Landmark from 1973 originally featured four interconnected rectangular sections linked by three arcaded passageways, making it a rare surviving example of 19th-century multifunctional civic architecture in the United States.

Location: Mobile

GPS coordinates: 30.68961,-88.03958

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:35