Peterborough Drill Hall / Armoury

Peterborough Drill Hall / Armoury is a National Historic Site of Canada in Peterborough, Ontario.

Ontario · 220 Murray Street, Peterborough, Ontario · location approximate

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THE PETERBOROUGH ARMOURY Riding a wave of national pride and military enthusiasm following the South African War (1899-1902), the Canadian government embarked on a major reform of the nation's defence system. The new programme included an expanded and upgraded militia and the construction of new armouries across the country. The Peterborough Armoury (1907-1909), recalling a Romanesque fortress in its turrets, arched troop doors and crenellated roof line, is one of the largest and best designed examples from this period. It is home to the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces (Reserve).

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LE MANÈGE MILITAIRE DE PETERBOROUGH Fort de l'enthousiasme militaire et de la fierté nationale suscités par la guerre des Boers (1899-1902), le gouvernement canadien entreprit de refondre le système de défense du pays, notamment par l'expansion et le renforcement de la milice et par la construction de nouveaux manèges militaires. Celui de Peterborough, construit entre 1907 et 1909, est l'un des plus grands et des mieux dessinés de cette époque. Avec ses tourelles, ses portes arquées et son toit crénelé, il rappelle une forteresse romane. Il abrite le Hastings and Prince Edward Régiment, de la Réserve des Forces canadiennes.

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Peterborough Drill Hall / Armoury

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