Stephen P. Clark Government Center

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Stephen P. Clark Government Center

Stephen P. Clark Government Center

Information
Location 150 Northwest 1st Street, Miami, Florida, United States
Status Complete
Constructed 1982-1985
Opening 1985
Use Government
Height
Roof 510 ft (155 m)
Technical details
Floor count 31

The Stephen P. Clark Government Center, known also as Government Center or Miami-Dade Center, is a skyscraper in the Government Center district of downtown Miami, Florida. It is the headquarters building of the Miami-Dade County government. Most county offices are located in or near the building. The local and federal courthouses are located within five blocks of the building. The tower is 510 ft (155 m) tall, and has 31 stories. It has one of the highest height-to-floor ratios of any skyscraper, at 16.45 feet (5 m) per floor. The Government Center Metro Station is located inside the building, giving it easy access to public transit. It is located in western downtown, on Northwest 1st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. The building was completed in 1985. It is named for the former Mayor of Miami-Dade County and Mayor of Miami, Stephen P. Clark (1924-1996).

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