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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN HOUSE [Forres] | Town House Town House Town House |
A.C. MacKenzie Esqr. R. Urquhart Esqr. J. Miller Esqr. |
010.08 | A handsome Stone Building situated about the centre of High Street, at the Corner of Tollbooth Street, it is two stories high and is ornamented with a handsome Tower. In it is transacted the Public Business of the Town. The ground flat being occupied as offices by the Town Clerk; on the first flat is situated the Council Room and the Justices of the Peace Court, used also as Sheriff's small debt Court; higher up in the Tower & over the Lobby is situated a Fireproof Record Room in which are Kept the records of the Town. It was built in 1837 on the site, but covering more space, of the old Tollbooth, and it is in a good State of repair. Property of the Town. |
| BRANDER'S INN [Forres] | Brander's Inn Brander's Inn Brander's Inn |
A.C. MacKenzie Esqr. R. Urquhart Esqr. J. Miller Esqr |
010.08 | An Inn with Offices attached two stories high slated and in good repair. Situated in Tollbooth Street. Property of the Members of St. John's Masonic Lodge, and in which their Lodge is held. |
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