Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street · Brooklyn, New York City
The former seat of an independent city preserves its civic role and a marble entrance facing the plaza.
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NYFE Summary
This building once combined the mayor’s office, city council, courtroom and jail. It served Brooklyn when it was a separate city. After Brooklyn joined New York City in 1898, it became the borough’s government headquarters.
From the plaza, visitors can see the marble front, broad staircase and six-column entrance. The clock cupola replaced an earlier tower destroyed by fire in 1895. The exterior underwent a major restoration in the 1980s.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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