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Chicago City Hall

Chicago City Hall is the official city hall of the City of Chicago in Illinois, United States. Adjacent to the Richard J. Daley Center and the James R. Thompson Center, the building that includes Chicago City Hall houses the offices of the mayor. The building's east side (called the County Building) is devoted to the various offices of Cook County. Situated on a city block bounded by Randolph, LaSalle, Washington, and Clark streets, the 11-story structure was designed by the architectural firm Holabird & Roche in the classical revival style. The building was officially dedicated on February 27, 1911.

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  • Court House Square (NBY 1813)

    City Hall in Court House square ('Old Chicago Courthouse') in 1866, destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871

  • Daley Plaza 060716

    The City Hall Building and the nearby plaza in 2006

  • Secretary Kerry Departs Chicago Mayor Emanuel's Office After Their Meeting (30500010211)

    "The Fifth Floor", John Kerry leaving the mayor's office (2016)

  • Chicago City Hall

    Chicago City Hall, shortly before construction was completed in 1911

  • 20080708 Chicago City Hall Green Roof

    A roof garden graces the top of City Hall.

  • Fasces on City Hall Chicago

    A fasces above the entrance to the building.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ayuntamiento de Chicago para niños

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