Swift Current in Swift Current No. 137, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)

Court House/Land Titles Building

Built in 1915

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), May 28, 2015

1. Court House/Land Titles Building Marker

Inscription. The Court House is one of the best historical landmarks in Swift Current. Designed by Raymond Philbrick, its construction began in 1913 and was completed in 1916. It was the first provincial building constructed outside of Regina dedicated to serve in two capacities – as a court house and as a land titles office. The building's size, location, and classic architectural style represented the demand of the times for a highly visible public presence. This presence was to create prominence and provide a sense of lasting local importance and identity.

Designated Heritage Site, May 6, 1985

Erected by City of Swift Current • Government of Saskatchewan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 50° 17.388′ N, 107° 48.14′ W. Marker is in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, in Swift Current No. 137. It is at the intersection of Lorne Street West and 2nd Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west on Lorne Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Lorne St W, Swift Current SK S9H S9H, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Saskatchewan. It is also in the Prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: First United Church (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).

Also see . . . Court House. Canadian Register of Historic Places listing for the building, which was designated in 1985. (HistoricPlaces.ca) (Submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), May 29, 2015

2. Court House/Land Titles Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.