If you haven’t already noticed, both P.A.M’s Coffee & Tea Co. locations have closed inside Jackson Square. A sad loss for those who want a simple cup of coffee and a treat. It was a place I’…
A brief history of the Dundas Little Theatre
Have you ever driven or walked by the Dundas Little Theatre on Market Street and wondered about how it came to be? The Dundas Little Theatre was founded in 1960 by a group of community theatre enthusi…
The Hamilton Public Library Binbrook Branch
With nods to the town’s agricultural roots, the recently opened Binbrook Public Library, designed by Invizij Architects, adds architectural flair to one of Hamilton’s booming suburbs. The original Bin…
Valentino’s Restaurant
Chances are (hopefully) you’ve been to Valentino’s Restaurant before. It’s a staple in the city of Hamilton and has been for a long time. How long? Well, this weekend they are celebrating their 40th A…
The Witherspoon House
Settled amid cozy cottages and heritage homes in a historic district of Dundas is the Witherspoon House. Designed by Carrothers and Associates, there is a lot more to this quaint contemporary house th…
The Moses Residence
Toronto born and trained, architect Jerome Markson began his practice in 1955 and many of his first commissions were right here in Hamilton. One of his first residences, the Goldblatt Residence on Ame…
Vanished Hamilton: The Market Square car park
Sometimes the simplest structures can have a huge impact, both culturally and visually. One such structure was the Market Square Car Park. The car park lasted all but a few decades, yet it still lives…
Two Cougars & a Cafe
A North End hot spot that flies under the radar, Two Cougars & a Cafe is located on Burlington street in what looks like an industrial, no frills strip mall. But don’t let the facade fool you, its…
A look back at what the Arrival Inn once was
The Arrival Inn at Main and Caroline wasn’t always such an eyesore. If you can believe it. The motel saw major renovations in the 1980’s that resulted in what it looks like today. An oblong box of con…
How City Hall almost fumbled the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Dwarfed by its neighbours, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame building has never had much time in the spotlight when it comes to our modern architectural history. It’s easy to forget a relatively smal…