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 "BELLEVILLE CITY HALL" ~ Belleville Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 09.768 W 077° 23.029
18T E 309401 N 4892718
This plaque provides information on the Belleville City Hall, erected in 1872-73 to house the public market and administrative offices.
Waymark Code: WMEEWV
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2012
Views: 10
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
This imposing structure was erected in 1872-73 to house the public market and administrative offices of the rapidly expanding municipality of Belleville. It was designed by John Evans, a local architect, and constructed by contractor, John Forin. A fine example of High Victorian architecture, the handsome brick and limestone structure was built as an expression of civic pride and confidence in the future. It is distinguished by tall, arched windows on the second floor, a bell-cast mansard roof with dormers and a massive clock tower strengthened by octagonal buttresses. Aside from its administrative function, the structure has also served as a meeting place for religious, social and commercial organizations. Little altered since erected, it continues today to be the most prominent landmark within the community.
Address or location of plaque: On the east side of Front Street between McAnnany Street and Market Street a block north of Dundas Street (Road 2).
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
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