The Warren City Hall complex was originally built by Henry Bishop Perkins, President of Warren’s First National Bank, as his personal residence, law office and stable. The 20-room main house was built in 1871 in Victorian-Italianate style and elaborately landscaped.
The Perkins family entertained frequently and, according to the city history, guests included former and future presidents Ulysses S. Grant, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley.
The three buildings were converted to use as City Hall in 1932 and currently house the Warren City Hall, Law Department and Data Processing Center. The property is located within the nationally registered Mahoning Avenue Historic District. The structures are masonry construction and feature beautiful interior woodwork, custom sandstone cornices, marble fireplaces, stained glass, and custom ironwork.
In 2016, the City engaged Dimit Architects to assess the buildings and recommend a scope that would keep the buildings in good condition. Plans were created to restore deteriorating historic features, increase accessibility, employee comfort, and utility efficiency.
The project was awarded a $500,000 “Save America’s Treasures” Grant from the National Park Service in 2019. These funds are for “nationally significant historic properties that convey our nation’s rich heritage to future generations.”
Warren City Hall is currently being restored to the standards put forth by the National Park Service, construction is due to be completed in June of 2022.
