Waterloo County Gaol, Heritage prison in downtown Kitchener, Canada
The Waterloo County Gaol features granite walls, stone masonry, and brick details in Classical Revival style at 73 Queen Street North in Kitchener.
Built in 1852 after Frederick Gaukel donated land for its construction, this facility determined Kitchener's selection as the administrative center of Waterloo County.
The Governor's House, constructed in 1878 with a four-story tower and Mansard roof, represents the Victorian Italian Villa architecture of Ontario.
Following extensive renovations, the former prison building now contains courtrooms while the Governor's House serves as office space for legal organizations.
Three bodies of inmates remain buried in the courtyard of this oldest government structure in Kitchener, which operated as a prison until 1978.
Location: Kitchener
Inception: 1853
Address: 73 Queen Street North
GPS coordinates: 43.45225,-80.48658
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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