Miami City Hall

The Miami City Hall was built in 1933. The building was once the seaplane terminal of Pan American Airways. It is located in the Dinner Key Terminal and in 1954, it became Miami's City Hall. The building is nicknamed the Gateway to the Americas. Both City Hall and Pan American Airways are forever linked together because of their history. The building was recently renovated and includes several photos of the original building in an attempt to preserve history. Paint for the renovation was analyzed and created to match the original paint that was buried beneath three quarters of a century worth of paint. The color was mixed by the artisans from the Evergreen Studios of New York. The pain is not the only thing that retains its original appeal. Many of the elements of the building are similar to those in the original terminals. The ceilings feature the zodiac signs painted in a modern style. The beams holding up the ceiling are painted in the original colors of Pan American Airways. There is a restaurant in the upper portion of the building. What was formerly the terminal space is now a modern meeting space for the City Commission. It features a wood dais and ample seating, with plenty of public access and lighting. The restoration also assured the building would meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.