Kingston City Hall

Kingston City Hall is home to the city's government in Ontario. It was completed in 1844 at a cost of almost £20,000. This hall was designated a national historic site in 1961 because it is an outstanding example of the Neoclassical style in Canada, and it is a representative example of a function hall. The City Hall provided two large meeting halls, offices and meeting space for city officials, and quarters for the custom house, post office, police station and jail.

A rear section contained market space. This rear wing was rebuilt in 1865 and again in 1973 and the dome was rebuilt in 1910. The Tuscan portico was reconstructed in 1966. The Kingston City Hall's interior is equally compelling and can be visited as part of a guided tour, available on a first-come, first-served basis. When Kingston’s selection as the provincial capital was revoked and the city’s fortunes changed, surplus space in the City Hall was rented out to a variety of private interests, including saloons, shops, churches, private associations, a bank and a small theatre.

Location: 216 Ontario Street, Kingston, Canada
Website: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/city-hall
Tel: 1 613-546-4291
Hour: 08:30 AM –16:30 PM
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