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 CNHS - Kingston Penitentiary - Pénitencier-de-Kingston Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 13.264 W 076° 30.737
18T E 379204 N 4897538
The plaque related to this National Historic Site is located on King Street West, in Kingston. La plaque reliée à ce Lieu historique national est située sur King ouest, à Kingston.
Waymark Code: WMEECG
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2012
Views: 13
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Kingston Penitentiary National Historic Site of Canada is located in the western suburbs of the City of Kingston, Ontario, on the east side of Portsmouth Harbour. From the exterior, its massive stone wall and north gate provide an intimidating and memorable landmark. A group of early 19th century classical stone buildings, including the original cellblock, remain within the walls. The official recognition refers to the walled compound, the former warden’s residence (now Canada’s Penitentiary Museum) located across from the main gate, and the former deputy warden’s house, now the Isabel McNeil House.
Le texte sur la plaque se lit comme suit:
Le lieu historique national du Canada du Pénitencier-de-Kingston est situé dans la banlieue ouest de la ville de Kingston, en Ontario, sur le côté est du port de Portsmouth. De l’extérieur, le mur massif en pierre et la porte nord constituent un point de repère intimidant et mémorable. Un groupe de bâtiments en pierre classiques datant du début du XIXe siècle, y compris un bloc cellulaire d’origine, subsiste encore dans l’enceinte de l’établissement. La reconnaissance officielle a trait à l’établissement entouré d’un mur, à l’ancienne résidence du directeur (devenue le Musée pénitentiaire du Canada) située en face de l’entrée principale, et à l’ancienne résidence du directeur adjoint, devenue la Maison Isabel McNeil.
Classification: National Historic Site
Province or Territory: Ontario
Location - City name/Town name: Kingston
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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