City Of Butler

The Butler City Building, on the corner of North and Washington Streets, was originally constructed as a single family residence by George A. Troutman of A. Troutman’s Sons, a part owner of the largest store in Butler in the early 1900s. The Troutman family was prominently connected with the mercantile interests of Butler for many years.

Constructed in 1909, the building is a four story brick and stone masonry structure of the Beaux Arts design, considered to be one of the finest private residences in the City. The architecture and finishes both inside and out were described in Butler County History as “beautiful in the extreme.” The inside woodwork is and mahogany. The most remarkable features are the three palladion windows at the front, rear and west sides of the building on the second floor.

The city purchased the building on June 13, 1930 for the purpose of housing the City offices. Several modifications were made to accommodate administrative offices, but the dining room with its fireplace and mahogany woodwork became and continues to be the Mayor’s Office.

In 1988, N. Lee Ligo Associates was hired to design and supervise the renovations to preserve the look and period of the building.