Courthouse: 1854-1898

The new courthouse was an impressive structure. There was nothing quite like it in the village of St. Thomas and it dominated the skyline. The coupola rose above the housetops and is visible in many of the photographs.

This gallery of images demonstrates the great presence the courthouse had in the years 1854 to 1898.

Stanley Street

The view from the east side of Stanley Street, looking south from Talbot.

The view includes several businesses on Stanley Street and the Elgin County Courthouse in the distance.

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Courthouse ca. 1864

An illustration of the Elgin County Courthouse at St. Thomas, ca. 1864. This image appeared on the Tremaine's Map of the County of Elgin, Canada West.

Courthouse ca. 1866

This image by W. E. Lindop, a St. Thomas photographer was taken ca. 1866. The location given in photographer's stamp on the back reads "St. Thomas, C.W."

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Queen Street looking South

Looking south on Queen Street from Talbot Street ca. 1875. The Courthouse is at the foot of the street. Photograph attributed to W. E. Lindop.

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Elgin County Courthouse, ca. 1877

Illustration of the Courthouse for the 1877 Historical Atlas of Elgin County by H. R. Page & Co., Toronto.

The image shows the Courthouse, Registry Office and Jail.

Exterior of Courthouse, ca. 1890

Unidentified people on the front steps of the Elgin County Courthouse, ca. 1890.

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View from Spohn's Flats, ca. 1890

The cupola or dome on the Courthouse is visible from Spohn's Flats (now V. A. Barrie Park).

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