Detroit City Hall, Government building in Campus Martius, Detroit, United States.
The Detroit City Hall occupied a prominent location between Griswold Street, Michigan Avenue, Woodward Avenue, and Fort Street, featuring cream-colored Amherst Sandstone walls.
The construction of Detroit City Hall began in 1867 and concluded in 1871, requiring an investment of 602,130 dollars before its demolition in 1961.
The building displayed sculptures of local figures, including Father Gabriel Richard and Antoine Cadillac, created by Detroit artists to represent the city's heritage.
The three-story structure measured 200 feet in length and 90 feet in width, incorporating administrative offices and a bell tower with an observation level.
The clock tower contained the largest timepiece in the United States during its era, operating with a 125-pound pendulum designed by clockmaker W.A. Hendrie.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1871
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 42.33040,-83.04550
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:04
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