Moose Jaw in Moose Jaw No. 161, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Moose Jaw Court House
Palais de Justice de Moose Jaw
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 2009
1. Moose Jaw Court House Marker
This building is the first example of the system of new district facilities commissioned by the Government of Saskatchewan after the formation of the province in 1905. Completed in 1909, it is atypical of later Saskatchewan court houses and the only one designed by Darling and Pearson, the noted Toronto architects who served, very briefly, as the province's first official architects. The classical dignity imparted to this structure by its flanking entrance columns and dominant entablature strongly reflects the styling of numerous of the architects' contemporary commercial designs.
Cet immeuble est le premier d'une s้rie de nouvelles installations judiciaires qu'a fait construire la Saskatchewan apr่s la constitution de la province en 1905. Achev้ en 1909, il est diff้rent des autres palais de justice de la province. Il est le seul เ avoir ้t้ con็u par les Torontois de renom Darling et Pearson, qui furent les premiers architectes officiels de la Saskatchewan. Les colonnes qui flanquent l'entr้e et l'entablement dominant donnent au bโtiment une dignit้ classique qui se retrouve sur plusieurs cr้ations commerciales de ces architectes.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 50° 23.619′ N, 105° 32.218′ W. Marker is in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, in Moose Jaw No. 161. It is on Ominica Street West near 1st Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Ominica Street W, Moose Jaw SK S6H 1W8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Moose Jaw Court House (a few steps from this marker); Central Fire Station (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fire Hall 1909-10
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 2009
2. Moose Jaw Court House
The marker is on the right of the stairs.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
