According to an article by Ryan McGreal in the online publication, Raise the Hammer, the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) … More
Author: Chris Erskine
Visual Artist with a focus on landscape painting.
On This Day in 1816
25 January 1816 – James Durand sells his lands to George Hamilton.
Gore Park Buildings – I want to believe but I want to act!
I am willing to believe but I want to act! I am willing to believe that the developer is a … More
Hamilton City Compromise Solution on Gore Park Buildings – two saved (?), two lost
Jan 16th, a compromise with the owner of the King Street East buildings would save the facade of the 1848 … More
Update – Demolition Permit for Pre-confederation buildings On Hold
Ward 4 Councillor, Sam Merulla, tells me that the developer has voluntarily withdrawn his building permit for demolition of the … More
Comment Posted to Raise the Hammer Blog
In response to the Raise the Hammer blog post by Ryan McGreal I wrote the following: When I was a … More
Say No to Demolition and Email Council
On January 9, demolition permits will be issue by the City of Hamilton unless Council calls an emergency meeting to … More
Over 150 Years of Hamilton History May Be Lost
Lacking heritage designation protection, four pre-confederation buildings that overlook Gore Park, may be lost if the City of Hamilton issues … More
Save Our History
On This Day in 1924 – the last locally owned bank closes its doors.
Jan 2, 1924 – Bank of Hamilton merges with the Commerce Bank (later known as the CIBC). Donald McInnes (1824-1900) … More
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