1915 Bothwell Town Hall Cornerstone
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Keldar5
N 42° 37.860 W 081° 52.243
17T E 428605 N 4720206
Cornerstone on a small Town hall.
Waymark Code: WMRA0K
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/29/2016
Views: 2
This is the town hall for the village of Bothwell. It's located on main street and built with brick. From the Chatham Kent heritage sites website:
Historical Significance: Bothwell Town Hall was designed by architect William Murray. It has served the community as a town hall, jail, council chambers, fire hall, library, and theatre. The theatre on the second floor is well preserved and illustrates the importance of the structure as a hub of social activity.
Architectural Significance/Description: The structure is an outstanding example of Edwardian Classicism architecture. One of the original jail cells has been retained in the front portion of the dwelling.
Year of construction: 1915
Full inscription:
Cornerstone September 23 1915
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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