Allentown, Pennsylvania

In need of a new building for city offices, the five-story City Hall, the three story Public Safety
building, and a three level parking deck were built (1963-1964) as part of the Allentown
Redevelopment civic center plan. The Redevelopment Authority cleared the area between 4th and
5th Streets of blighted and deteriorated buildings by purchasing and razing structures. On August
4, 1964, the first building permit was issued from the 435 Hamilton Street location.

City Hall houses the offices of the Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and the main offices of
the Legal, Community and Economic Development, Administration and Finance, and Human
Resources Departments. The Public Safety building houses the Police Administration offices and
serves as headquarters for the Allentown Police Department.