St. John's Court House

HSMBC Plaque Location

St. John's, Newfoundland

 

Owner/Administrator

 

Date Designated:  1980

Plaque Status: 1988

Reason for Designation

Sandstone Romanesque Revival urban court house, 1900-04
 

Other Info

 

 

 

 Plaque Text

 

ST. JOHN'S COURT HOUSE  -  LE PLAIS DE JUSTICE DE ST. JOHN'S

 

The St. John's Court House, built 1900-1904, is by far the most striking and elaborate court house in the province. Set into a steep hill it commands a dramatic view of the harbour. The Romanesque Revival building was designed by W.T. Whiteway and constructed of local sandstone and granite. The site, scale and design all give an impression of solidity and power, considered appropriate for its legal and other functions. The building has housed the supreme court, jail, police court, law library, judges' offices and the Colonial Secretary's office. For a time the legislature also met here.

 

Érigé de 1900 à 1904 sur le flanc d'une colline abrupte qui domine le port, le Palais de justice de St. John's est de loin le plus remarquable de la province. Conçu par W.T. Whiteway, cet édifice néo-roman est construit de grès local avec des détails de granit. Son emplacement, sa taille imposante et son style recherché donnent une impression de solidité et de puissance appropriées à sa vocation. Il a abrité la Cour suprême, une prison, le tribunal de police, la bibliothèque juridique, les bureaux des juges et celui du Secrétaire de la Colonie. Le Parlement y a aussi siégé un certain temps.

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