Parry Sound in Parry Sound District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Parry Sound District Court House
The court house for the Territorial District of Parry Sound, established in 1870, was the first of a series of early northern court houses built under the direction of Ontario's Department of Public Works and its chief architect, Kivas Tully. Erected in 1871, the modest frame building contained a second-floor courtroom and main-floor jail and registry office. Increased settlement soon imposed greater demands on the court house and in 1889 an addition housing a larger court room was built. This addition and the rear wing built in 1921-22 were constructed of brick and designed more elaborately than the original structure and reflected the provincial government's recognition of the north's growing importance. Subsequently altered, the building continues to serve as the District's judicial centre.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 45° 20.781′ N, 80° 2.013′ W. Marker is in Parry Sound, Ontario, in Parry Sound District. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of Parry Sound (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Trestle at Parry Sound, 1914 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Parry Sound District. Courthouses website entry:
Additional information about the courthouse. (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
