The building replaced the Old State House as the seat of City government when it opened in 1915. The design is of the Beaux-Art style, constructed of brick and faced with white Bethel granite, with a copper and tile roof. All of the entrances are bronze. The 3-story central atrium is 25' wide by 150' long, decorated with panels depicting scenes from Htfd's history.

Hartford's Municipal Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more detailed historical information, visit the City of Hartford website.