St. John's Court House

Constructed in 1901–04, the building is a National Historic Site of Canada.

[1] The first building on the site opened in September 1730 as a combined courthouse and jail.

The cornerstone was laid on October 24, 1901 by the Duke of York, who later reigned as King George V.[3] Prior to completion of the Confederation Building in 1960, the Courthouse was also occupied by various offices of the provincial government, including the Prime Minister/Premier, the Colonial Secretary, and Cabinet.

The Courthouse formerly housed the Registry of Deeds, Companies and Securities, but was also relocated to the Confederation Building in 1960.

[4] The Courthouse has undergone various projects to maintain its historic and architectural significance, including in 1989.