In years before Hamilton became a city, fire was a constant danger and resulted in the loss of many early … More
Tag: 1820s
Rare Today, Common Then – Hamilton Wooden Churches
Prior to the late 1840s and early 1850s, almost all buildings were constructed of wood. Allan MacNab’s Dundurn Castle (1833-35) … More
Hamilton cemeteries in the age of wooden churches
When we look at today’s historic churches, we are often looking at a later building that is much larger than … More
The Age of Wooden Churches
The Age of Wooden Churches By the 1820s and early 1830s, the several communities of faith became large enough to … More