Kingston Hall, Queen’s University This handsome building, completed in 1903, was designed in the Victorian Romanesque style by Symons and Rae, and was originally called the ‘New Arts Building.’ The funding to construct this building was entirely made possible by the City of Kingston, hence the name ‘Kingston Hall.’ It has served various roles including…
Chalmers United Church In 1889 Architects Gilen and Gilen, successors to Robert Gage, designed this church with its distinctive round tower for a congregation which had occupied a smaller building at Sydenham and Earl Streets. Chalmers United Church stands on a triangular piece of property at Clergy, Barrie, and Earl Streets. The church is a…
Victoria Public School Originally built in 1892 as an eight-room school, this design by William Newlands is an early red brick building in Kingston with a distinctive tower, and terracotta adornment. The large round arch at the front entrance signifies the architectural style as Romanesque Revival. The structure is an excellent example of adaptive re-use as…