Stephen P. Clark Government Center

The Stephen P. Clark Government Center is a 28-story administrative tower in Downtown Miami that serves as the primary office hub for Miami-Dade County operations. The structure includes retail spaces at street level and connects to adjacent museums and libraries through a unified complex layout.

The building opened in 1985 on land once held by Henry Flagler's railroad company, replacing an earlier industrial use. This transformation shifted the area from a transportation hub into a modern civic center.

The building demonstrates how government centers function as public gathering spaces in the city. Its connection to museums and libraries nearby shows how administration, learning, and cultural life overlap in this district.

Visitors can access the building through the Government Center Metrorail station for convenient transit connections throughout the city. Weekday access is available during business hours, and the downtown location makes exploring on foot easy.

The building features exceptionally high ceiling spaces between floors, creating unusually open office environments compared to most towers. This generous vertical spacing was an intentional design choice to avoid the cramped feel of typical high-rises.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1985

Official opening: 1985

Floors above the ground: 28

GPS coordinates: 25.77560,-80.19670

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49