This Neo-Classical
two-storey building has a concrete-and-steel
structure clad in hydraulic pressed brick
and Bedford Stone trimmed with Indiana
Limestone. It features a prominent
cornice and double-storey Doric brick
columns framing the entrance.
(The image above was generously donated by
Marcia Wiman)
There was an article on
the Global News website, dated September 23,
2013, about an incident at the building
involving the collapse of the ceiling in a
second storey courtroom. Staff had
noticed a bowing in the ceiling and
initiated an investigation that concluded
that the problem was significant.
Fortunately, the court room was empty when
the ceiling collapsed two days later.
The article went on to say that, "...
After engineers examine the courthouse,
the goal is to restore the building
while keeping its heritage value. Until
that is complete, staff members will
work out of the Provincial Courthouse
across the street. The Moose Jaw
Police Department estimated the damage
to be over $1,000,000, but Dedman (
deputy minister of central services for
the government of Saskatchewan) said
that 'seems a little on the high
side'”.
The scaffolding seen on the
building in the images above, taken in
November of 2014, would suggest work was
underway to restore the building.