When I saw that photo of Kresge's on the Vintage Hamilton Facebook page I was also surprised to see that the ziggurat-shaped tiles above the windows had a pattern originally.
The photo also shows the effect of inflation on the five-and-dime store concept. The Woolworth's sign is "5-10-15 CENT STORE" and the Kresge's sign is "5-10-15-25 ¢"
Similarly today Dollarama is now a $1-$3 dollar store and other dollar stores have had to change their signs to 'nothing over $1.25".
When I saw that photo of Kresge's on the Vintage Hamilton Facebook page I was also surprised to see that the ziggurat-shaped tiles above the windows had a pattern originally.
If you move around in the streetview, along Hughson, there is a worn pattern on the paneling that is there today but it's kind of mis-aligned and inconsistent... I doubt it was intentional though, probably something that was painted over when installed and it's weathered.
Hi, I've been creeping this thread for a while lol. It's actually bookmarked in my phone, I occasionally check in to see what new and awesome things you guys have posted! I'm sure some or most of you follow vintage Hamilton's Facebook, well here's a photo from VH FB page.
I noticed earlier on in this thread a lot of photos were posted about the alley behind Market square.
Credit vintage Hamilton >Hamilton library Flikr page. 1966
There's an old postcard of that very spot. It's kicking around this site and others but I just can't be asked to dig it up right now. Actually, we had a little debate about the precise location of that alley, too.
Yea! It's on pg6 of this thread (market square alley). The 1966 photo wouldn't have been long before they tore it all down for Jackson square.
My grandma grew up in Hamilton in the 40s/50s and has some great video/ photo of the beach in the summer and downtown. Sad to see Hamilton in the 50s in my grandma's home videos , it was so lovely! I'd love to get some of her photos to post!
I really miss Hamilton I moved out west and don't visit often.
My grandma grew up in Hamilton in the 40s/50s and has some great video/ photo of the beach in the summer and downtown. Sad to see Hamilton in the 50s in my grandma's home videos , it was so lovely! I'd love to get some of her photos to post!
I know this thread is for old photos of Hamilton (mostly buildings) but I thought these two photos were very interesting!
nurses of General hospital 1899 nurses of General hospital 1929
Crazy what a difference of 30 years can do!
King st. North side between Hughson and John c.1894
Image credit: 1. Vintage Hamilton FB>Hamilton health science display
2.,3. Hamilton public library Flikr page
Yes I've got to bug her for some photos!
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They should have taken it an hour or two later. The fog is ridiculous now. Great view though. It's gonna look amazing when/if that entire Connaught project gets going.
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