Niagara District Court House
Niagara District Court House, Courthouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.
The stone structure features a central pediment, columns at the entrance, and classical window surrounds across three levels of the building.
Built between 1846 and 1847 by architect William Thomas, this courthouse replaced an earlier structure that was vulnerable to cannon fire from Fort Niagara.
The building served multiple functions throughout its existence, including as a courthouse, town hall, orphanage, and later became part of the Shaw Festival.
The interior spaces maintain their original layout with a main courtroom, administrative offices, and multiple chambers spread across different floors.
The structure marked a shift in Canadian civic architecture, introducing larger and more complex public buildings in the period following 1850.
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Inception: 1847
Address: 26 Queen Street
GPS coordinates: 43.25497,-79.07193
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:20
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