Confederation Building, Legislative building on Confederation Hill, St. John's, Canada.
The Confederation Building rises 64 meters high with 11 floors, featuring a central tower topped by an illuminated lantern above its copper roof.
The construction of this $9 million government building commenced in 1959 and upon completion in 1960 housed all provincial departments with 1,200 employees.
A mural on the mezzanine depicts Newfoundland's history, including Vikings, John Cabot, Beothuk Indians, and figures of Canadian Prime Ministers.
Free 45-minute guided tours of the legislative chamber depart from the Visitors' entrance at 100 Prince Philip Drive throughout the year.
The building contains dark Italian marble columns in its entrance lobby, while the House of Assembly features a vaulted ceiling with stained glass provincial coat of arms.
Location: St. John's
Inception: 1960
Floors above the ground: 11
Elevators: 9
GPS coordinates: 47.58341,-52.72381
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:39
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