Kingston's City Hall was constructed of limestone and completed in 1844. Popular legend maintains that it was built to serve as the seat of the provincial government. In fact, it was built as a city hall. At each end of its 250 foot-long facade, its sharp end corners immediately begin an almost lyrical curve to the back. In the finest tradition of classical masters, the straight line and the curve provide subtle counterpoint throughout the building. City Hall's ground floor windows are set in segmented arches while the second floor windows seem part of a graceful arcade. The structure is topped by a beautifully proportioned dome 30 feet in diameter. The dome has sixteen windows with a clock facing in each of four directions. The height fromthe bottom of the drum to the top of the cupola is 55 feet.
Location:
216 Ontario Street, Kingston Ontario
Telephone
613-546-4291
Other History nearby:
(Napanee) Allan MacPherson House and Park
(Clayton) Antique Boat Museum
(Kingston) Bellevue House National Historic Site
(Alexandria Bay) Boldt Castle
(Gananoque) Boldt Castle
(Brockville) Brockville Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Kingston area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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