Detroit City Hall
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For the current location of Detroit's City Hall, see Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
The Detroit City Hall was the seat of government for the city of Detroit, Michigan from 1871 to 1961. The building sat on the west side of Campus Martius bounded by Griswold Street to the west, Michigan Avenue to the north, Woodward Avenue to the east, and Fort Street to the south where One Kennedy Square stands today.
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Detroit City Hall | |
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General information | |
Status | Demolished |
Type | City Hall |
Location | Campus Martius Detroit, Michigan |
Coordinates | 42.3304°N 83.0455°W / 42.3304; -83.0455 |
Construction started | 1867 |
Completed | 1871 |
Demolished | 1961 |
Owner | City of Detroit |
Height | |
Roof | 54.8 m (180 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | James Anderson |
Main contractor | N. Osborn & Company |
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It stood three stories tall and included a partially raised basement level and an attic level. An observation level was at the top of the bell tower.[1]