Milton in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Halton County Court House
1855
of land donated by
Hugh Foster
Erected by Milton Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 43° 30.624′ N, 79° 53.03′ W. Marker is in Milton, Ontario, in Halton Region. Marker is on Brown Street just west of King Street, on the right when traveling west. Brown Street is pedestrian-only. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Brown St, Milton ON L9T L9T, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Milton Town Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ireland House (approx. 16.5 kilometers away); Industrial Change 1810 to 1870 (approx. 17.5 kilometers away); Oakville’s First Industrial Era (approx. 17.5 kilometers away); The Oakville Basket Company (approx. 17.5 kilometers away); From Wheat to Strawberries (approx. 17.5 kilometers away); Acton Town Hall (approx. 18.5 kilometers away); Waterdown’s Public Backyard (approx. 19.3 kilometers away).
Regarding Halton County Court House. Excerpt from the site's historic designation under the Ontario Heritage Act:
Theformer Halton County Courthouse and Jail property at 43 Brown Street is an example of elaborate Baronial Gothic Architecture. The castellated design is one of only three examples of this particular mode in the Province of Ontario.
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Designed by the firm of Clark and Murray, and built between 1854 and 1855 by Michael Kenney, the building served as the first Seat of Government for the County of Halton.
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