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Heritage Cornwall Book
"Built With Pride, Built With Style - 
Discovering Cornwall's Architectural Heritage" 

This book is Heritage Cornwall's first major publication that was officially released on February 26, 2007.  The book uses Cornwall properties as examples of the various architectural styles that have been used since the community was first settled in 1784 right up to today's modern styles (Palladian Georgian to Post Modern).  It also features a Glossary to help the reader understand the many proper names that are used to describe features of a building, such as a bay window, cornice and pinnacle.  Originally conceived as a means for Heritage Cornwall members to become familiar with architectural terms, the 2003 - 2006 term of the committee realized that the publication would be an excellent way to promote Cornwall's fantastic building heritage and would make a great coffee table book for every household.  If you'd like any further information about this publication, please e-mail us with your questions."

Heritage Cornwall Fair 2010
Heritage Cornwall held it's annual fair at the Cornwall Public Library this year. Prior to the location change the fair had been held for a number of years at the Brookdale Mall and then moved to Cornwall Square. Here are photos of just some of the participants who were on hand for the 2010 event.

 
Heritage Photo Of The Month 
This monthly photo feature is our way of informing you of the various features of our website. You will see, pictures of designated or other  heritage sites of interest. I'm sure you'll find the displays entertaining and rewarding as you learn about heritage in Cornwall and surrounding area you may not have known existed. 
History 
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Cornwall Jail And Courthouse

Cornwall LACAC joined forces with the United Counties and the City of Cornwall to officially designate the SD&G Courthouse and Jail. 

Constructed in 1834/35, the building is a fine example of Palladian architecture, style widely used in the 19th century for institutional buildings. Two slightly recessed flanking wings, capped by a hip roof balance the projecting central section, surrounded by a triangular pediment. The exterior finish of hammer-dressed limestone imparts an austere and imposing character to the structure, symbolic of the judicial administrative function. 

Meetings of the Courts of Quarter Session and later Counties Council were held there until 1853 when officials purchased the former town hall of Cornwall, located adjacent to the courthouse and converted it to administrative offices and meeting rooms. 

In 1885 the counties moved their administrative offices back to the courthouse, adding to the east facade to house these facilities. 

 The Cornwall Jail area is now the home of the Cornwall and Seaway Valley Tourism offices. Tours are conducted at certain times of the year by the staff. 

 (Click Here To Read More On The Tourism Site)