New York City Hall, City Hall Park, New York, New York County, NY

Significance: The New York City Hall has served since 1812 as the center of municipal government. Designed by John McComb, Jr. and Joseph Mangin in the Federal style with French Renaissance overtones, it has been praised as the most beautiful city hall in the United States. The symmetrical plan, crowning cupola, and delicate decorative details are among the outstanding features of the building. Not only is the building an exceptional design, but it also houses a notable collection of American painting and sculpture.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-319

Survey number: HABS NY-234

Building/structure dates: ca. 1811 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1897 Subsequent Work

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000539

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1933 - 1970

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