- Address
- 1 Fort Henry Drive
- Type
- Military Support
- Designated
- 1997
Reverse Fire Gallery East
1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston
About Reverse Fire Gallery East
Reverse Fire Gallery East is one of 55 Recognized Federal Heritage Buildings in Kingston. By its record, Reverse Fire Gallery East was built in 1832–1838. Lieutenant Colonel Gustavus Nicolls, Corps of Royal designed it.
The Reverse Fire Gallery East is a defensive component of Fort Henry. It is a vaulted chamber set within the northeast angles of the counterscarp, facing the redoubt. Loopholes and gunports set in the smooth limestone walls above a dry ditch are the only visible exterior elements. The solidly built interior spaces demonstrate a simple geometry with plain surfaces. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building, including the access tunnel.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Reverse Fire Gallery East · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
Recognized is one of two ranks the federal government gives the heritage buildings it owns; Classified is the higher.
Questions about Reverse Fire Gallery East
Is Reverse Fire Gallery East protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
When was Reverse Fire Gallery East built?
Work on Reverse Fire Gallery East is recorded as 1832–1838.
What is Reverse Fire Gallery East?
Since 1997, Reverse Fire Gallery East has been a Recognized Federal Heritage Building.
Can you visit Reverse Fire Gallery East?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).