Queens Borough Hall, Municipal administration building in Kew Gardens, United States
Queens Borough Hall is a red brick building with four stories located on Queens Boulevard that houses the borough president's offices and court spaces. The structure spans a significant stretch along the avenue and serves as a central municipal hub for the area.
The building opened in December 1940 and marked an important moment in Queens' transformation from rural communities into a modern urban center. Its completion reflected the borough's growing administrative needs and expanding urban identity.
The facility represents Queens County's transformation from rural villages to an urban center, serving as the primary location for borough administration and civic engagement.
The building sits on Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens and is easy to locate from the street due to its prominent size and distinctive red brick design. Visitors should be aware this is an active government building where some areas may have restricted access.
In 2006, the building became a central location for marriage ceremonies, conducting approximately 9,000 weddings throughout the year, particularly on Fridays.
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