Indianapolis City–County Building

The Indianapolis City-County Building is a 28-story government office tower in downtown that houses hundreds of thousands of square feet of municipal workspace. Multiple city departments operate from the building, including business services, development, parks, public works, and police operations.

The building opened in 1962 and held the title of tallest structure in Indianapolis until 1970 when other high-rises began to surpass it. This shift reflected the growing development of the city's skyline during that decade.

The Beurt R. SerVaas Public Assembly Room on the second floor serves as the city council chambers and hosts municipal meetings where you can watch local government in action.

The building is open to visitors during business hours, especially when public meetings or events are scheduled. It helps to check ahead whether any special events are happening or which areas are accessible to the public.

The observation area on the 28th floor offers views of downtown and is accessible to visitors by service elevator. This lesser-known vantage point provides a different perspective on the city compared to the popular observation decks in other buildings.

Location: Indiana

Floors above the ground: 28

GPS coordinates: 39.76790,-86.15580

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46