St. Johns City Hall, Georgian municipal building in St. Johns, US
Description
St. Johns City Hall is a three-story building with balanced proportions, rectangular windows, and symmetrical design elements characteristic of Georgian architecture. The structure showcases the formal aesthetic and careful detailing typical of this building style.
History
The building was constructed in 1907 by Youngferdorf & Son and originally served as the city hall for St. Johns. After St. Johns merged with Portland in 1915, the structure's role and uses shifted over time.
Culture
The building transitioned from a municipal center to house the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct, maintaining its role in public service through different functions.
Practical
Access is available through the main entrances positioned on the balanced facades. Visitors can view the architecture from outside or explore information about the building's history and current role.
Did you know?
The final inmate departure coincided precisely with the handover of building keys to Portland officials during the 1915 annexation of St. Johns.
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