Guard House Flashcards
When was the Guard House built?
1828
Why did they replace the previous Guard House?
It burned down in 1825
When was the Guard House renovated?
1847
When was the Guard House restored?
1967-71
What are the three sections of the Guard House?
The Guard room, the Orderly room and the Cell block
What was the guard room used for?
6 of the 12 soldiers would use it to rest while the other 6 were out patrolling
Were soldiers allowed to sleep in the Guard room?
No, they had to keep their feet on the floor (it’s why the beds are so short)
What was the orderly room used for?
Administrative Center
what were the 3 things that make up the Orderly room?
Post office, customs office, bank (it also held all the keys)
How many blocks were in the cell block originally?
7 cells
after the renovations in 1847 how many cells were there?
5 cells
who were the cells used for?
misbehaving soldiers (never POWs)
When was the small fire at the Guard House (and what caused it)?
1892, caused by a rudimentary heating system
When was the solitary confinement hole added?
1892 when the Canadian infantry occupied the Guard House
what was the guard house used for in the 1920s?
a liquor store facility
