According to an article by Ryan McGreal in the online publication, Raise the Hammer, the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO)…
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…
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…
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Ward 4 Councillor, Sam Merulla, tells me that the developer has voluntarily withdrawn his building permit for demolition of the…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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