^The 1970s?? Yeah, that's about the pace we're accustomed to here in the Hammer.
This old warehouse dates back to the 1850s and was designed by Frederick Rastrick who left his mark all over the lower city in much the same way that William Thomas did.
A couple years later (late 1850s) Rastrick built an almost identical warehouse just to the north. It was demolished in the 1960s and a parking lot stands in its place - what else is new?
Let's hope they designate this building because you know somebody will try to demo it without a second thought...not that it would fall easily.
Here's a link to a list of Rastrick's work in Hamilton:
http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanad...ects/view/1408