Peterborough County is named for Colonel Peter Robinson, who brought 2,000 settlers from Ireland in 1825.
Courthouse – Peterborough
Location: 470 Water Street / Brock Street
Built: 1839 – 1840
Style: Regency
Architect: Joseph Scobell of KIngston
Contractor: Joseph Scobell of KIngston
Description: The building faces west and is a two story cut stone structure. The stone was quarried at Jackson’s Park. The west front has a small portico with four columns rising to a pediment at the second story. Above is a wide pediment at the roof line. The roof is hipped. The courtroom is located on the second story above the entrance. The building was constructed as the Colborne District Courthouse.
Courthouse – Peterborough
Location: 70 Simcoe Street / Queen Street
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces south. The building houses the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice.
Courthouses:
E – Hastings County
W – Durham County and Kawartha Lakes Region
Photos taken 2016 and 2017