Radom New Town Hall

The New Town Hall in Radom is a Neo-Renaissance building located in the Radom Market Square, forming part of the Radom Heritage tourist trail. The history of the structure dates back to 1818–1819, when, due to the demolition of the Old Town Hall, the city authorities were forced to operate from rented premises. Between 1845 and 1848, on the initiative of Mayor Feliks Lewkowicz, a new town hall was constructed based on a design by Henryk Marconi. The building was erected on the northern frontage of the market square, replacing three demolished wooden residential houses, and adjoins the former guardhouse from 1819. The Town Hall served as the seat of the city authorities until 1958, when the offices were relocated to the building of the former provincial commission. Since then, the building housed the State Archives, which vacated the premises in 2013. It is currently owned by the City of Radom, and plans are underway to relocate some municipal offices and the city council into the building. Architecturally, the New Town Hall stands out with its two-story, basement-level structure featuring a rusticated facade, a distinct ground floor, and arched windows set within pointed-arch frames. The building is crowned by an attic with slit windows, and its corner at Wolności Street is accentuated by a setback and a raised section relative to the main body. The western part of the elevation is dominated by a quadrangular clock tower adorned with the city's coat of arms. The adjacent former guardhouse, which adjoins the town hall, stylistically harmonizes with its architecture, characterized by shallow projections and bricked-up arches. The New Town Hall is not only an example of valuable Neo-Renaissance architecture but also a witness to Radom's centuries-old history and an important site for local administration and culture.