Address: 555 King Street West, Kingston, Ontario
Recognition Statute: Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property
Designation Date: 1990-05-18
Dates: 1841 to 1846 (Construction)
Event, Person, Organization: William Coverdale (Architect)
Other Name (s): Guard Towers D1 - D5
Custodian: Correctional Service of Canada
FHBRO Report Reference: 89-032
DFRP Number: 0947700
Description of Historic Place The Penitentiary towers are located at each of the four corners along the exterior wall of the Kingston Penitentiary. The projecting round structures are constructed in stone and are reminiscent of Medieval castle architecture. Each tower supports an octagonal guard house with a polygonal shaped roof. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
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