City Hall peeps through an opening in a parking garage across the street. More than 7,800 tons of stone was used to build it making the structure the fourth tallest city hall in the world.
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A shadow passes in front of a facade designed by the brothers Thomas Wight and William Wight.
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Afternoon shadows bring out detail in the facade.
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A winged horse decorates the front lawn.
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A stone relief of pioneers.
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A statue of Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad sits on the front steps of City Hall.
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City Hall's windows are reflected in the Jackson County Courthouse across the street.
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The 29-story Beaux-Arts skyscraper was built in 1937 during the Pendergast era.
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George Washington greets visitors in the lobby.
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Like a sundial, City Hall casts a broad shadow visible from the observation deck.
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The Power and Light District is in clear view from the 29th floor.
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An equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson looms in front of the Jackson County Courthouse.
