Friends of Bay City Hall is committed to the ongoing preservation and restoration of the premier landmark of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Completed in 1896, City Hall is a nationally renowned architectural gem and symbol of the rebirth of the cities by the bay. We care deeply about this building and see its potential as more than a municipal building. City Hall has hosted community meetings, gathe
rings, photo shoots and weddings. A restored building will make City Hall more attractive for use by the public as well as ensuring that it will be around to be enjoyed by future generations. To this end, we are committed to raising public and private funds from local and national charitable foundations, and state and federal agencies. More specifically, we envision a process where individuals and foundations are able to sponsor restoration items that best suit their interests. For example, attractive brass plates will be mounted on the arms of new theater seats in the Commission Chambers. Sponsor's names (business or personal) or the name of someone they want to honor or memorialize will be engraved on the plates. Naming rights will also be granted for major projects, such as the Grand Staircase Restoration.
