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This grand Neo-Classical building has served the courts of Frontenac County since its opening in 1858. Designed by the Dorset-born architect, Edward Horsey, it is superbly sited on land originally acquired in 1840 for a house of parliament, at a time when Kingston was one of several possible sites for the capital of Canada. Constructed of stone quarried on site, it features many of the traditional exterior elements of large-scale mid 19-th century court houses: the use of classical detailing, the balance three-part composition of centre pavilion and side wings, and a bold portico and dome.