City Hall Centennial

The City marked the 100th anniversary of the Municipal Building with a Centennial Celebration & Open House on March 1, 2026, 100 years to the day that the building officially opened.

A special program in the Common Council Chamber reviewed the history of City Hall and its place in White Plains history, spotlighted the many memorials in City Hall to White Plains residents who served the nation in our wars, and highlighted a few of the 101 people who have served on the White Plains Common Council.

In addition, all visitors were invited to tour “the People’s House” and meet many of the Commissioners of the City Departments housed in the building who continue to provide services and assistance to White Plains residents every day.

In conjunction with the opening celebration a number of new documents, reference materials and videos were created. These can be accessed here.

Centennial Celebration program video.

“City Hall Centennial” video, which focuses on the building’s history.

“Memorials in City Hall” video, which provides the background and a timeline for the installation of all tablets and plaques.

A “City Hall Centennial” poster exhibit available for display and for downloading as a printed history of City Hall and the Memorials.

Brief biographies of all Mayors of White Plains, along with information about noteworthy events during each of their terms.

Lists of all Common Council members from 1916 to the present, in chronological order of election and in alphabetical order.

Inscriptions on Memorials, to make it easier to read the inscriptions and the names.

World War I Soldiers - Brief Bios of the White Plains Residents who died in World War I and are pictured on the second floor of City Hall.

White Plains in 1876 - Information about the many sketches of all the buildings along Railroad Avenue (now Main Street) in 1876 displayed for the public in City Hall.