By Ron Nash The Stinson community had a different landscape in 1873 than it does today. Back then , there was only one house constructed on East Ave S. between Main St. E. and Hunter St. E. That was the home of Benjamin J. Morgan. It was located at 51 East Ave S. and still…
Not only is the Stinson Street School a landmark for the Stinson community, but also for the City of Hamilton. The property for the school, bounded by Ontario, Stinson, Grant, and Alanson was purchased in May of 1894. The cornerstone was laid in September of 1894. The building consisted of 10 rooms each measuring 25…
The City of Hamilton, BY-LAW NO. 06-271, has designated LAND LOCATED AT 140 ERIE AVENUE, CITY OF HAMILTON as Property of CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value 140 Erie Avenue, containing a two and one-half storey brick residential building, possesses cultural heritage value due to its architectural and historical associations. Built in 1900,…
The beautiful limestone and gingerboard manor house at 118 Stinson St. has seen much throughout its history. The land was originally owned by Ephrain Land, who bought the property in 1804. He sold some of the neighbouring lots to Charles Anderson. Mr. Land built the house around 1845. It is part free- and part dress-stone…