National Register of Historic Places

Old Cadillac City Hall

Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan
Listed
June 25, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001380

About this property

The Old Cadillac City Hall is a government building located at 201 Mitchell Street in Cadillac, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1983 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. In 1899, the citizens of Cadillac voted to construct a new City Hall. Architect William W. Williamson designed the building, and A.W. Muhnek of Grand Rapids, Michigan began construction in 1900. However, the builder failed, without an adequate bond, and in early 1901 builder J. R. Fletcher had to be brought in to finish the project. The structure was used by the city of Cadillac until 1977, when a new Cadillac City Hall was constructed. The building was vacant for seven years, and was later renovated for commercial and office use. The Old Cadillac City Hall is a three-story building constructed of brick with stone facing with a steeply pitched slate roof. The building has Richardsonian Romanesque detailing, including the arched doors and windows. The first floor contains rectangular windows in rectangular opening, the second floor contains round-headed window openings, and the third floor has steeply sloped stone gables. Stone steps approach the monumental, centrally located arched main entrance broad, set into a slightly projecting, entrance pavilion. The pavilion is topped with a peaked gable roof. The east side contains arched stone openings defining the entrances to the original fire station. The interior of the building has an ornamental staircase connecting the floors. The lower level has a vaulted brick ceiling underneath the fire truck area above.

Location

201 Mitchell St.
Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan
44.25129, -85.40055

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When was Old Cadillac City Hall listed on the National Register?

Old Cadillac City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Old Cadillac City Hall?

Old Cadillac City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Cadillac City Hall?

The period of significance for Old Cadillac City Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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