Guelph City Hall 1856

There are two plaques at this location.
Both can be seen on this page.

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted June, 2004

Photo Source - Wikimedia Commons

Plaque Location

The County of Wellington
The City of Guelph
On the south side of Carden Street just west of Wyndham Street

Coordinates: N 43 32.634 W 80 14.882

Plaque Text

This fine example of classical architecture was begun in 1856 following the incorporation of Guelph as a town. It was designed by William Thomas, architect of St. Lawrence Hall, Toronto, and other important buildings throughout the province, and was completed in 1857. Constructed of Guelph stone, it contained a market house, offices and an assembly hall in which many notable persons were entertained, including the Hon. John A. Macdonald, later Canada's first Prime Minister. Alterations to the building were made in 1870 and a new hall was added in 1875. Except for the clock tower which was removed in 1961, the front portion of the structure retains its original appearance.

Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted November, 2011

Plaque Text

Many Canadian cities erected well-designed municipal buildings during the mid-19th century railway boom. Guelph City Hall, one of the best of this group, symbolized the city's confidence in its future. Designed by Toronto architect William Thomas, it was constructed in 1856-57. Although the interior has been altered, the smoothly dressed stonework and delicate carving of the exterior design provide an elegant and refined example of civic architecture in a classical style.

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Posted January 15, 2011
Small point...Macdonald, not MacDonald. Keep up the good work
[Fixed. Thanks.]

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