Grand Forks is named for the confluence of the Granby River and the Kettle River which a tributary of the Columbia River.
Surrounding Courthouses:
N – Penticton
E – Rossland
S – Washington State
Location: Oliver is located in the south central part of the Province along the United States border.
Judicial District: Yale Judicial District
Judicial Centre: Kelowna
Location: Grand Forks is located in the south central part of the Province along the United States border.
Judicial District : Kootenay Judicial District
Judicial Centre : Rossland
Old Courthouse – Grand Forks
Location: 322 Central Avenue East / 5th Street
Built: 1911 – 1912
Style: Palladian
Architect: R Farrar Lawrence and Robert McIntosh
Contractor: Robert Gaw
Description: The building faces north and is a two story red coloured brick, stone and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds. The north front has a stone framed arched entrance on the first story. The foundation is course grey coloured stone. The building was constructed with local lumber, brick and marble, and the surrounding wrought iron fence was fabricated by a Grand Forks blacksmith, Mr. Mooybauer. White marble stone trim was purchased from a local quarry. Inside, feature details include stained glass windows, vintage wood work and an imposing floor mosaic in the entrance hall. The building is now the Grand Forks Art Gallery.
Law Courts – Grand Forks
Location: 555 Central Avenue / 5th Street
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces south and is a one story buff coloured brick, glass and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the centre of Grand Forks. The south front has long windows and a central entrance. The roof is hipped. The building houses the Supreme Court and the Provincial Court. The building is named as the Law Courts.
Note: The cost of construction of the courthouse was $44,038.
Kootenay Judicial District Courthouses:
Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Greenwood, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson and Rossland
Old Courthouse – Grand Forks
Photos taken 2016 and 2025
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