Oxford-on-Rideau Township Hall
This modestly scaled but stately town hall reminds us of the early days of local government in Canada. During the 19th century, the majority of Canadians lived in rural areas, and municipal buildings such as this one played a central role in serving the social as well as the political needs of the community. Most rural town halls were small, one-storey structures, but Oxford-on-Rideau Township chose to construct a larger and more elegant building. Designed by the Brockville architect John Steacey and erected in 1875, this structure continues to serve as the township's municipal headquarters.
Plaque via Alan L. Brown's site Ontario Plaques. Full page here.