Savannah City Hall

Savannah City Hall is a Renaissance Revival building with limestone and granite walls topped by a dome rising 70 feet (21 meters) and covered in 23-karat gold leaf. The six-story structure houses the Mayor's office and the Council Chambers on its second floor.

This building was constructed between 1904 and 1905 to replace the original City Exchange completed in 1799, which had served as a custom house and post office. The new structure reflected the city's growth and modernization at the start of the 20th century.

The Hall of Mayors displays photographs and paintings showing Savannah's leaders throughout the city's history since 1790. These portraits tell the story of how the city developed under different administrations.

The building sits at 2 East Bay Street in the heart of downtown Savannah and stands out immediately with its gold dome. Public areas are typically open during business hours, making it easy to explore the interior and catch a glimpse of the historic spaces.

The original design called for decorative statues of chariots and horses atop the building, but these were removed during construction to save money. This cost-cutting decision shaped the cleaner lines of the structure that visitors see today.