Charlottetown City Hall, Charlottetown
Charlottetown City Hall, designed by architects John L. Phillips and Charles Benjamin Chappell, is a fine example of Romanesque Revival architecture, completed between 1887 and 1888. From the outset, the building was intended to accommodate a wide range of civic needs. Its main floor housed the police station and the fire hall, while the upper levels contained the council chambers, courtroom, and municipal offices.
Its commanding fa莽ade-characterized by rounded arches, deeply set windows, and a prominent corner tower-reflects the grandeur and growth that Charlottetown sought to project as the provincial capital. As a testament to its architectural and historical significance, Charlottetown City Hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984.
In 1931, an expansion was added to accommodate evolving municipal needs-specifically a fire hall extension based on 1916 plans. Through periodic updates, the building has retained much of its original interior detailing, including elements like the council chamber ceiling, preserving its historical essence even as it continues to serve as the city's administrative heart.
Its commanding fa莽ade-characterized by rounded arches, deeply set windows, and a prominent corner tower-reflects the grandeur and growth that Charlottetown sought to project as the provincial capital. As a testament to its architectural and historical significance, Charlottetown City Hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984.
In 1931, an expansion was added to accommodate evolving municipal needs-specifically a fire hall extension based on 1916 plans. Through periodic updates, the building has retained much of its original interior detailing, including elements like the council chamber ceiling, preserving its historical essence even as it continues to serve as the city's administrative heart.
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Sight Name: Charlottetown City Hall
Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Charlottetown Introduction Walking Tour
During a 1775 raid by American privateers, Charlottetown was plundered and several officials were taken captive. Yet the residents had the last laugh. They rebuilt the town the following year.
Charlottetown lies on the traditional territory of the Mi鈥檏maq people, long before European arrival. The first European settlement in the area began in 1720, when French colonists from Louisbourg... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Charlottetown lies on the traditional territory of the Mi鈥檏maq people, long before European arrival. The first European settlement in the area began in 1720, when French colonists from Louisbourg... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles