Old Pics Of Hamilton

[CaptainKirk]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

The store on the first floor of the Balfour building - does that say "Turner Wines"?

Found this on another FB page:

Anne Shivers yep!! my best childhood friend Deanna McMahon's dad Frank was the manager of Turner wine co,. in the Lister Block on king william
January 30 at 9:16pm

Will Rosart Actually Turner's was next door in the building that fell down!
January 31 at 7:27pm

I remember it being London Wines just before the Lister's near doom.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^It does appear to say Turner, yes.

That's an interesting point actually. I don't know the history of booze sales/ LCBO in Ontario but I do recall that wineries and breweries were allowed to sell from their own stores - not sure when that came to an end.

[movingtohamilton]

Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

^It does appear to say Turner, yes.

That's an interesting point actually. I don't know the history of booze sales/ LCBO in Ontario but I do recall that wineries and breweries were allowed to sell from their own stores - not sure when that came to an end.

The Free Trade Agreement, and later on NAFTA, had an impact. Wineries and breweries can still sell from their own location. But entities like The Wine Rack were grandfathered into NAFTA, which allowed them to maintain their stand-alone stores and sell only their own products.

Here's an excellent article on the topic, from the Toronto Star. http://on.thestar.com/1FSSsCf

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^Cheers for the clarification.

The whole issue of liquor sales in this province is absurd.

[CaptainKirk]

Source: Brian Henley via Facebook Vintage Hamilton

[CaptainKirk]

1974

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Gerald Little, photographer

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^Love the look of King E in those days...

[CaptainKirk]

1958

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Gerald Little, photographer

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^It seems King E had a bit of a Yonge St vibe back in the day.

[CaptainKirk]

King Street west of James in 1968. Along this strip were Thomas Lees Jeweler, the former Royal/Traders Bank, the Grange Tavern, Robinson's Annex Store (the big R), Frank B. Smith Florist, Pioneer Restaurant, National Bakery, Sam Manson Sports and Lucas and King Travel Service.

The Commerce Towers occupy the block now.

Photo from Old Hamilton Photos FB page (D. Wilson/Doug Southon)

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[ScreamingViking]

What an interesting streetwall. Lost.

[drpgq]

What's the second building beside the Thomas Lees one? Looks interesting.

[CaptainKirk]

Originally Posted by drpgq

What's the second building beside the Thomas Lees one? Looks interesting.

The answer is in the caption under the picture.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

Such a total bummer. Thanks CaptainKirk!

[CaptainKirk]

1985.

Photo from Robert Haylock. Originally posted on Historical Hamilton FB page.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

^Very cool.

This is my earliest recollection of the city centre. Yes, it had pretty much lost its coolness factor but it was still the place to shop: Robinsons, Zellers, Kresge's, a booming Jackson Square, Eaton's etc. After Limeridge, the situation got pretty dire in a real hurry.

[realcity]

great find of Robinsons and Bank of Hamilton (which later became CIBC)... I wish they stacked those two replacement CIBC towers into one 35-story.

[Berklon]

I always liked that Robinsons building... and have found memories of the Kresges, Zellers and the underground washrooms at Gore Park.

The one specific thing I remember most about that Robinsons was that they would sometimes use the display window to promote a new album that was just released. It was a big deal to me because I was big into music. I still remember seeing the Eagles "The Long Run" on display in '79 when I was 10 years old.

[flar]

Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

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This would make for a seriously depressing before and after shot.

[drpgq]

Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

The answer is in the caption under the picture.

Thanks. I should have paid more attention.