The Montpelier government first assembled in a converted church on State Street called Capital Hall in 1857. The end of the 19th century found various buildings doing duty as “city hall.” In 1907 voters authorized $125,000 for the construction of a proper city hall and architect George G. Adams of Lawrence, Massachusetts won the commission. His Italian Renaissance composition is highlighted by a central clock tower and was executed in yellow brick with granite accents. The final tab was $170,000 and dedication took place on May 26, 1911.
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