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The 300th Anniversary of Perth Amboy City Hall, 1714-2014

 

Perth Amboy's City Hall was originally constructed in 1714 and served as the seat of colonial government for East Jersey.

Perth Amboy’s City Hall was originally constructed in 1714 and served as the seat of colonial government for East Jersey.

City Hall also served as New Jersey's Capitol Building from 1714-1789

City Hall also served as New Jersey’s Capitol Building from 1714-1789

 

It remains one of the oldest operating government buildings in the United States.

It remains one of the oldest operating government buildings in the United States.

 

* Historical facts and pictures courtesy of John Kerry Dyke

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