Three courthouses
An exceptional trio: three courthouses from different periods straddle the street.
![The "Old Courthouse"](../images/02_e02a.gif)
The "Old Courthouse", inaugurated in 1856, is a good example of neo-classical architecture. Work on its dome started in 1890. One floor has also been added.
Monuments... Montréal City Hall
The Château Ramezay
Rue Notre-Dame East
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![The "New Courthouse"](../images/02_e01a.gif)
Construction of the "New Courthouse" started in 1922. This is an example of a return to a classical style, with its long colonnade. Criminal cases were transferred to the new facilities, while civil justice continued to be meted out in the Old Courthouse. (See also section 20)
![Courthouses](../images/02_p03a.jpg)
Since 1971, all legal business has been conducted in the modern facilities, including civil marriages. But the balcony of the Old Courthouse remains the preferred spot for wedding photos! |