Revelstoke Court House - Revelstoke, British Columbia
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wildwoodke
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This court house was once owned by the province, but is now one of the key heritage buildings for the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WMBTAZ
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/19/2011
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The building, which was constructed by a local firm Foote and Pradolini, was designed in the Neoclassical style with Beaux Arts embelishments. The court is modeled after a London court with large copper chandeliers that weigh 300 pounds each.
The granite was quarried locally with the four columns coming from the State of Georgia.
The copper covered dome rises 30 feet above the roof.
The building was constructed at a cost of $164,000.
Year Built: 1912
Current Use of Building: Court House
Level of Courts: Municipal
Architect: Thomas Hooper of Vancouver and Victoria
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1913 to present
Physical Address:
1123 Second Street West,
Revelstoke, BC
Hours:
Monday to Friday 0730 to 1800
Related Website: [Web Link]
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