Yellowknife is named after the Yellowknife band who lived in the area in 1880′s and produced copper or yellow knives.
Location: Yellowknife is located in the south central part of the Territory.
Judicial District: Yellowknife Judicial District
Courthouse – Yellowknife
Location: SE – 49th Street and 49th Avenue
Built: 1977 – 1978
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces north and is a six story aluminum siding, glass and concrete structure. The building is located in the center of Yellowknife. The building is known locally are the “tin can”. On the north side there is an overhang with parking stalls. At the west side entrance, an aluminum staircase rises to the second floor where there are two court rooms are located on the north side. The building houses the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories,
Photos taken 1998