- Address
- 1 Fort Henry Drive
- Type
- Other places
- Designated
- 1997
Reverse Fire Gallery West
1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston
About Reverse Fire Gallery West
The federal government recognizes Reverse Fire Gallery West for its heritage, one of 55 such buildings in Kingston. By its record, Reverse Fire Gallery West was built in 1832–1838. Its design is credited to Lieutenant Colonel Gustavus Nicolls, Corps of Royal Engineers.
A defensive component of Old Fort Henry, the Reverse Fire Gallery West is a vaulted chamber set within the northwest 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 West · Open Government Licence – Canada · in the register’s words, not edited
The federal government rates the heritage buildings it owns as Classified or Recognized.
Questions about Reverse Fire Gallery West
When was Reverse Fire Gallery West built?
By its record, Reverse Fire Gallery West dates from 1832–1838.
Is Reverse Fire Gallery West protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Can you visit Reverse Fire Gallery West?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
What is Reverse Fire Gallery West?
Reverse Fire Gallery West has been a Recognized Federal Heritage Building since 1997.
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).