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Owensboro City Hall was ranked 44th on a list of the ugliest public buildings in the U.S.

The survey, conducted by the New Jersey Real Estate Network, considered 100 buildings.

Courthouses and judicial centers, often built in brutalist or utilitarian styles, dominated the top of the list.

The survey also noted a correlation between a building's appearance and public perception of its functionality.

Owensboro, located less than two hours southwest of Louisville, is gaining national attention after its city hall building was named one of the "ugliest" public buildings in the nation.

According to a July survey from the New Jersey Real Estate Network , Owensboro is the only Kentucky city named, with the building listed as No. 44 on the lengthy list.

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