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New York, New York
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Built between 1803 and 1812, New York City Hall is the oldest city hall in the United States that still houses its original governmental functions.
The building combines French Renaissance and American-Georgian architectural styles, reflecting the influences of its designers, Joseph-François Mangin and John McComb Jr.
The basement of City Hall once contained a jail known as the 'Tombs,' which was used to hold prisoners temporarily.
The rotunda of New York City Hall was where Abraham Lincoln's body lay in state in 1865, drawing thousands of mourners.
Before the construction of City Hall, the area was used for public hangings, including the execution of British spy Major John André during the Revolutionary War.
The original plans for City Hall included a taller cupola, but it was reduced in height due to budget constraints during construction.
The building's facade was restored in the 1950s using Alabama limestone to replace the deteriorating original Massachusetts marble.
A time capsule was buried in the building's cornerstone in 1803, containing coins, newspapers, and a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
