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ShavedParmesanCheese · #**201** Posted **Mar 22, 2021, 1:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by TheHonestMaple

When is this gate going in?

Looks to be this summer. What an exciting season it'll be

Here's a rendering of what'll replace the lamppost across from the Lister Block:

(https://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/...ic-art-project)

Markus83 · #**202** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 2:30 PM**

Taken April 23, 2021 :

TheRitsman · #**203** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 2:37 PM**

Has anyone heard what's going in on the first floor of this building? Looks to be a restaurant or something.

Also surprised the city hasn't been able to rent out the Wendel Clark corner. The city has got to be the worst commercial landlord in the city after Darko...

craftbeerdad · #**204** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:20 PM**

It was suppose to be a smoke house place called Steeltown Smoke something or other, same people as Hogtown in Toronto.

johnnyhamont · #**205** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Markus83

Taken April 23, 2021

Thanks for sharing. Weird feelings about the final product. It would be a welcome addition almost anywhere in Hamilton but it's by far the worst architecture on King William.

Chronamut · #**206** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by johnnyhamont

Thanks for sharing. Weird feelings about the final product. It would be a welcome addition almost anywhere in Hamilton but it's by far the worst architecture on King William.

THANK you - for a strip where every building has character this doesn't feel like an appropriate design.

TheRitsman · #**207** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

It was suppose to be a smoke house place called Steeltown Smoke something or other, same people as Hogtown in Toronto.

I think that was supposed to be the Wendel Clarks unit, according to news coverage of that. I reached out and asked them if they still plan to locate in Hamilton as it seems they've set up shop in Selkirk instead.

Edit: nevermind scratch that. Messaged Steeltown Smokers, but it was in fact Hogtown Smoke, who decided to name their Hamilton location "Steeltown Smoke" which isn't at all confusing....

Waiting on a response from Hogtown Smoke. Made me also wonder about the Well Hamilton, which the insta account for has all but died, but the Toronto location looks to be posting regularly. Still awaiting a response from them.

davidcappi · #**208** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 5:28 PM**

they should have either recreated the lister facade and pulled it east, or knocked the addition wall back a metre from the lister streetwall and done a nice transparent glass facade to let the lister stand on its own. This looks junky and complicated, with cheap materials and poor detailing. Brutal considering this is city offices.

jonny24 · #**209** Posted **Apr 27, 2021, 11:49 AM**

At the very least, they should have at least gone the full way in duplicating the beige centre rectangle/lintel part, with actual detailed stonework. Instead it just draws attention to the fact that it's a copy, but a cheap copy.

TheRitsman · #**210** Posted **Apr 28, 2021, 1:17 PM**

I've confirmed with Hogtown Smoke they will not be opening in this building or the actual Lister Building,. It instead in Stoney Creek..

ScreamingViking · #**211** Posted **Apr 28, 2021, 2:41 PM**

Had the Balfour Building remained standing on that site it would probably have been renovated by now, and we'd all be much happier.

I don't mind the fact it doesn't compete with everything else on the street. But much like the backside of the Right House it could be a lot better.

Chronamut · #**212** Posted **Apr 28, 2021, 3:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by davidcappi

they should have either recreated the lister facade and pulled it east, or knocked the addition wall back a metre from the lister streetwall and done a nice transparent glass facade to let the lister stand on its own. This looks junky and complicated, with cheap materials and poor detailing. Brutal considering this is city offices.

Well when it comes to building quality at least we agree - this feels like a poor imitation

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Originally Posted by jonny24

At the very least, they should have at least gone the full way in duplicating the beige centre rectangle/lintel part, with actual detailed stonework. Instead it just draws attention to the fact that it's a copy, but a cheap copy.

Exactly this - shoulda gone with white terra cotta. The rest coulda still been bland but at least if the entranceway was detailed it woulda been a nice homage.

lachlanholmes · #**213** Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:57 AM**

This afternoon:

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**214** Posted **May 17, 2021, 1:31 PM**

Well, I don't hate it. Needs some signage, though.

TheRitsman · #**215** Posted **May 17, 2021, 1:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by ShavedParmesanCheese

Well, I don't hate it. Needs some signage, though.

Looks like something is going in on the first floor, so signage should be imminent. Not sure what it is though. I keep looking inside and I don't see much work going on, unsure if it's because the stay at home order stopped this type of work.

Berklon · #**216** Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:12 PM**

I like it.

And I absolutely love King William now. It's probably the best 1 block stretch in Hamilton. And when the Cobalt is done - it'll be the best 2 block stretch.

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**217** Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Berklon

I like it.

And I absolutely love King William now. It's probably the best 1 block stretch in Hamilton. And when the Cobalt is done - it'll be the best 2 block stretch.

It definitely is my favourite street downtown, even if it's just the north side for now. I bet nobody even remembers who King William was

ScreamingViking · #**218** Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:48 PM**

That grey panelling looks a lot better in person. There's a texture to it that doesn't show up well in photos.