Fredericton City Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fredericton City Hall |
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Fredericton City Hall, March 26, 2005
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| Location | 397 Queen Street Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1B5 |
| Built | January 1, 1875-January 1, 1876 |
| Architect | McKean and Fairweather |
| Architectural style(s) | Second Empire |
| Governing body | Fredericton City Council |
| Official name: Fredericton City Hall National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated | November 23, 1984 |
| Official name: Fredericton City Hall | |
| Type | Local Historic Place |
| Designated | September 11, 2006 |
The Fredericton City Hall is a very important building in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It's where the Fredericton City Council meets. The City Council is a group of elected people who make decisions about how the city is run.
This grand, three-storey building was built a long time ago, between 1875 and 1876. It was designed by architects named McKean and Fairweather. The actual construction was done by H. B. Crosby and O. M. Campbell. The building has a special look called the Second Empire style. You can find it in Downtown Fredericton, close to Phoenix Square.
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A Landmark Building
Fredericton City Hall is more than just an office building. It's a special place that tells a lot about the city's history.
National Historic Site Status
On November 23, 1984, Fredericton City Hall was named a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it's recognized as a very important historical place for the whole country. It got this special title because of its impressive look and all the different things it has been used for over the years. These uses show how important the building is to the people of Fredericton.
Oldest City Hall in Atlantic Canada
Did you know that Fredericton City Hall is the oldest city hall in Atlantic Canada that is still used for city business? This means it has been the main place for city leaders to work and make decisions for a very long time.
A Market in the Basement
One unique thing about this building is that its basement used to be a market! Before 1951, people would buy and sell goods there. It was quite unusual for a city hall to also have a market in its basement back in the late 1800s. This makes Fredericton City Hall even more special.
Police Headquarters
For many years, the Fredericton City Hall was also home to the city's police force. From 1883 until 1971, the Fredericton Police had their main office right here in the building.
