12 Democracy Avenue was built in 1886 as the home of a rich Noble City banker. In 1895, the city bought the house to use as the town hall. Adams and Fletcher architects added a tower, expanded the building and redesigned the interior. It was in use as city hall until 1917. After that, it was not used as often. In 2010, the house began use as the PM's office, briefly serving Yuri Medvedev and has been used by all his successors to date.