Boca Raton Old City Hall

Boca Raton Old City Hall
Old City Hall, Boca Raton
Location 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, Florida
Coordinates 26°21′3″N 80°5′13″W / 26.35083°N 80.08694°W / 26.35083; -80.08694Coordinates: 26°21′3″N 80°5′13″W / 26.35083°N 80.08694°W / 26.35083; -80.08694
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1926
Architect Addison Mizner; builder: William E. Alsmeyer
Architectural style Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other, Mediterranean Revival
NRHP reference # 80000958[1]
Added to NRHP October 16, 1980

The Boca Raton Old City Hall (labeled as "Town Hall" on signs) is a historic site in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It is located at 71 North Federal Highway. The former city hall now houses the Boca Raton Welcome Center and the Boca Raton History Museum. On October 16, 1980, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The original design was by Addison Mizner. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed it on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places as Boca Raton Town Hall.[2]

The building housed Boca Raton's police station, fire department, and library. The bay for the fire engine is currently (2018) the gift shop.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places


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