Victoria County Court House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Victoria County Court House |
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The Victoria County Court House in 2010
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Location | 495 Chebucto Street |
| Town or city | Baddeck, NS |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1889 |
| Completed | 1889 |
| Client | Victoria County |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Granite, Clapboard |
The Victoria County Court House is a historic building in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
History
In 1851, Victoria County was split off from Cape Breton County, leaving the new county without a court house of its own. The court house was constructed in 1889 by Phillip MacRae, a carpenter from Big Baddeck. The building was recognized as a historic property in 1989, under the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act.
Design
The court house is a two-story building constructed in the Classical Revival style with a hipped roof and built of granite and wooden clapboard. The building was originally asymmetrical in design, with a centre block and east wing; a western wing was added in 1967.
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