Galt City Hall. . This attractive public building was designed and built in 1857-8 by H.B. Sinclair, a local resident, as a "Town Hall and Market House". Galt had become an incorporated town on January 1, 1857, and the first mayor, Morris C. Lutz, was elected by the new Council that month. On May 13, he laid the corner-stone of this structure. It is classical in general style, and the "Italianate", particularly Tuscan, influence is quite predominant. Various additions were made in later years, and in 1963-64 a thorough rehabilitation of the building was carried out.
This attractive public building was designed and built in 1857-8 by H.B. Sinclair, a local resident, as a "Town Hall and Market House". Galt had become an incorporated town on January 1, 1857, and the first mayor, Morris C. Lutz, was elected by the new Council that month. On May 13, he laid the corner-stone of this structure. It is classical in general style, and the "Italianate", particularly Tuscan, influence is quite predominant. Various additions were made in later years, and in 1963-64 a thorough rehabilitation of the building was carried out.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario • Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 43° 21.596′ N, 80° 18.773′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ontario, in Waterloo Region. Marker is at the intersection of Dickson Street and Petty Place, on the right when traveling west on Dickson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 1T7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. 4. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
