Old Pics Of Hamilton - Page 38

matt602 · #**741** Posted **Dec 30, 2014, 12:37 AM**

I'm gonna guess very late 50's to early 60's since the street is one-way but there aren't any expropriations done yet for Jackson Square (I think that started in the early 1970's). There's also a union jack flying on a building which probably didn't happen much after the 50's.

CaptainKirk · #**742** Posted **Dec 31, 2014, 2:39 AM**

Hamilton Centre Bowl in 1963. After it closed in 1968 the building was used as Centre Twin Theatre and bingo hall and after demolishing last year, the site is now occupied by a Wal Mart.

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CaptainKirk · #**743** Posted **Dec 31, 2014, 2:00 PM**

Dr Awesomesauce · #**744** Posted **Dec 31, 2014, 2:05 PM**

^Mid-80s I'd guess. The old Bank of Commerce down and the new one in the works. Great shot.

matt602 · #**745** Posted **Dec 31, 2014, 6:41 PM**

Man Gore Park was a mess back then.

Dr Awesomesauce · #**746** Posted **Dec 31, 2014, 11:03 PM**

Yeah...seems they can never figure it out. It's still in a state of flux.

CaptainKirk · #**747** Posted **Jan 2, 2015, 4:37 AM**

1950

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CaptainKirk · #**748** Posted **Jan 3, 2015, 5:29 PM**

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The Alexandra Roller Rink - James Street South near Bold Street - opened December 25, 1906 - closed April 30, 1964 and later demolished to make way for the Undermount Office Complex and current Chateau Royale condominiums

CaptainKirk · #**749** Posted **Jan 3, 2015, 9:13 PM**

John Street South and Augusta. currently a Pub and music venue on the main level. It was the Ballantine and brothers grocery store ca 1890

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Dr Awesomesauce · #**750** Posted **Jan 4, 2015, 12:13 PM**

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That's a tremendous photo for so many reasons.

The Gore · #**751** Posted **Jan 4, 2015, 9:48 PM**

The old Bank of Hamilton/Bank of Commerce building on left was such a great looking building. It's too bad they weren't able to keep it and incorporate a joined glass tower behind it.

CaptainKirk · #**752** Posted **Jan 4, 2015, 10:57 PM**

York 1962

CaptainKirk · #**753** Posted **Jan 6, 2015, 4:28 AM**

Hamilton Harbour circa 1900. Image looks east onto Hamilton Harbour with Desjardins Canal on the left.

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CaptainKirk · #**754** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 2:31 AM**

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The Hamilton Spectator Building, King Street East between John and Catharine 1920s or 30s.

For those that were wondering, yes there were more than one F. W. Woolworth Co. and Laura Secord stores downtown.

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movingtohamilton · #**755** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 3:09 AM**

^ Interesting that Hamilton had a kosher deli. This is a great image of the guy taking a break.

matt602 · #**756** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 3:35 AM**

It's sad that the Spectator building lost a lot of it's original architectural details. I bet the inside of it is still amazing though.

davidcappi · #**757** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 10:07 AM**

I know the Spec building is set to be restored. With some hard work, it could be made into something really beautiful. I'd love to see a modern take. Lord knows we're missing some modern downtown

coalminecanary · #**758** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 2:00 PM**

THe spec should have bought this building and moved their newsroom back in. production and circulation could stay at that prison on frid. could have rented the office space at frid at profit to someone who needs highway visibility. their content generation should be happening from the heard of downtown not from the side of a highway ramp. they should also have small offices with dedicated reporters in all of the original (now amalgamated) communities. in my humble opinion ;-)

LikeHamilton · #**759** Posted **Jan 7, 2015, 5:00 PM**

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It's sad that the Spectator building lost a lot of it's original architectural details. I bet the inside of it is still amazing though.

I have been in it and there is nothing left. The building has been gutted and trashed by various short term tenants and clubs.

davidcappi · #**760** Posted **Jan 8, 2015, 12:12 AM**

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I have been in it and there is nothing left. The building has been gutted and trashed by various short term tenants and clubs.

Perfect for a new and modern take