New Haven City Hall: 165 Church St

The New Haven City Hall and County Courthouse is located on Church Street off of the New Haven Green. Though the pair of buildings are often spoken of together, it is the City Hall that is the older of the two by a full decade.

Architect Henry Austin designed the New Haven City hall in 1861. The High Victorian Gothic architectural style is evidenced by the clock tower, arched windows and turrets. The clock tower that adorns the city hall is not original but was rebuilt in 1975 after having been taken down.

Visitors are welcome to view the City Hall during regular office hours. They can explore the building's exterior at any time. Of particular note is the Amistad Memorial, which is directly in front of the City Hall. This memorial was erected in 1992 as the City Hall housed the prison that held the Africans who were involved in the Amistad Incident.