The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, originally known as the City-County Building, is a defining landmark in Detroit’s civic landscape. Completed in 1955, the structure replaced Detroit’s Old City Hall and consolidated the municipal and county governmental functions under one roof.

The ground breaking ceremony took place on July 11, 1951, the cornerstone was placed on June 22, 1953 and it was formally dedicated on Sep. 23, 1955. In 1997, it was renamed in honor of Detroit's first Black mayor, Coleman A. Young.

Designed by the architectural firm Harley, Ellington & Day, the building consists of two towers: (1) The Courts Tower, 20 stories tall and 318 feet high, houses the city's judicial system, including courtrooms and offices for the judiciary. (2) The Administration Tower, 14 stories and 197 feet tall, is home to various city and county administrative offices.

One of Detroit’s most beloved symbols: "The Spirit of Detroit" statue by Marshall FredericksProminently is located on the Woodward Avenue side of the building.