Boca Raton Old City Hall
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.
Boca Raton Old City Hall | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Old City Hall, Boca Raton | |
| Location | 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 26°21′3″N 80°5′13″W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Built by | William E. Alsmeyer |
| Architect | Addison Mizner |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Mediterranean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000958 |
| Added to NRHP | 16 October 1980 |
The building housed Boca Raton's police station, fire department, and library. The bay for the fire engine is currently (2018) the gift shop.
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