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 "DUFFERIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE" - Orangeville, Ontario CANADA Posted by:  Jake39
N 43° 55.145 W 080° 06.156
17T E 572046 N 4863276
This old historic courthouse is located on Zina St. in Orangeville.
Waymark Code: WM1E24
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/16/2007
Views: 89
Construction of this imposing brick court house was begun in the spring of 1880. Designed by C.J. Soule, a Guelph architect, it was built by the contracting firm of Dobbie and Grierson. Although the first provisional county council meeting was held here on November 24, 1880, the two-storey rectangular building constructed to house the judicial and administrative offices of the newly created county of Dufferin was not completed until early 1881. Its impressive exterior is distinguished by a prominent central tower, projecting gable ends , irregular roof treatment and decorative white brick. Except for the addition of a new wing in 1973, the building remains largely unaltered, and still serves as the centre for the administration of justice in the county.
Engineering link of Ng.Chee.
Year Built: 1880
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Designed by C.J. Soule,
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: Not listed
Physical Address: Not listed
Hours: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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