Legislature in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Winnipeg Law Courts / Le Palais de Justice de Winnipeg

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 14, 2022

1. Winnipeg Law Courts / Le Palais de Justice de Winnipeg Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] The construction of this monumental court house between 1912 and 1916 marked the peak of a period of dramatic growth for Winnipeg. Its classically-inspired design complemented the nearby Legislative Building and provided an impressive symbol for Manitoba's court system. The high quality of craftsmanship evident throughout the building reflected the extensive capabilities of the local construction industry at that time. The Law Courts illustrate the importance Canadians have long attached to a strong judicial system, as well as the pride and optimism of the people who conceived and built it.

[Français] Construit entre 1912 et 1916, ce palais de justice d’aspect monumental marqua l’apogée de croissance phénoménale de Winnipeg. En harmonie avec le style de l’édifice du parlement, la composition classique du bâtiment constituait un symbole impressionnant dans l’appareil judiciaire du Manitoba. Partout, dans l'édifice, l’excellente exécution des travaux fait preuve de la qualité exceptionnelle des constructeurs. Témoin de l’attachement que les Canadiens ont depuis longtemps pour un pouvoir judiciaire

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fort, ce palais de justice illustre également la fierté et l'optimisme de ses maîtres d’œuvre.

Erected 1988 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 49° 53.2′ N, 97° 8.751′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in Legislature. Marker is at the intersection of Kennedy Street and Broadway (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 1), on the right when traveling south on Kennedy Street. Marker is located beside the sidewalk near the northwest corner of the intersection, overlooking the southeast corner of the Law Courts Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 391 Broadway, Winnipeg MB R3C 1T9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marc-Amable Girard (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Government House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dr. Amelia Yeomans / Le Docteur Amelia Yeomans (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); John Norquay (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Noël-Joseph Ritchot (approx. 0.4

Winnipeg Law Courts / Le Palais de Justice de Winnipeg image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2022

2. Winnipeg Law Courts / Le Palais de Justice de Winnipeg

(southeast corner of Law Courts Building • marker is in foreground, between flagpoles)

kilometers away); The Royal Winnipeg Ballet / Le Royal Winnipeg Ballet (approx. half a kilometer away); Thomas Douglas (approx. half a kilometer away); Winnipeg Public Library System (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.

Regarding Winnipeg Law Courts / Le Palais de Justice de Winnipeg. National Historic Site of Canada (1980/06/16); Canadian Register of Historic Places (2009/06/23).

Also see . . .
1. Winnipeg Law Courts National Historic Site of Canada.

It is a three-storey, Beaux Arts style building of sculpted grey limestone. Its monumental scale and prominent siting attest to its important role and symbolize the judicial institution of Manitoba. The Law Courts building was designed by the Provincial Architect, Victor W. Horwood, to complement the new Legislative Building, a monumental neo-classical structure under construction across the street. Beginning in 1912, construction of the steel-framed Law Courts took four years and was timed to open in conjunction with the new Legislative Building.

(Submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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2. Winnipeg Law Courts - Canada Register of Historic Places.

An elaborate corner cupola with a raised copper dome ties the pedimented pavilions on the south and east façades together and draws the eye to the columned “grand entrance” on Kennedy Street. Across the façades run a dentilled cornice and a deep parapet, all in creamy-grey limestone. The major public spaces of the interior feature grey marble floors and walls of Missisquoi grey marble swirling with subtle green tones, to a height of 2.7 metres. Coffered squares segment the ceilings in flashes of gold leaf and soft green. The courtrooms to either side are finished with oak paneling.

(Submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.