Old Town Hall (L’ancien Hôtel de Ville) - Fort-de-France, Martinique - City and Town Halls on Waymarking.com

The former Town Hall of Fort-de-France was built in the neo-Classical style between 1884 and 1901. It served as the town hall for Fort-de-France until 1970 when is was replaced by a nearby structure and turned into a theater.

The gray and white two story structure has a central entrance and two flanking wings. Within the pediment is the coat of arms of Martinique which carries the motto "Semper Francia" ("Always France"). Above the pediment is a clock and bell tower. The building now hosts various exhibitions and shows and renamed Theater Aimé Césaire on September 30 , 2009.

On July, 31, 1797 the L’ancien Hôtel de Ville was listed as a Historic French Monument. (visit link)

Name: L’ancien Hôtel de Ville Address: 116 rue Victor Sévère Fort-de-France, Martinique Date of Construction: 1884 and 1901 Architect: Krous Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Statue of a freed slave is on the first floor. Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]

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