HERITAGE HAMILTON FOUNDATION
PRESERVING HAMILTON'S BUILT HERITAGE
PROJECTS 1977 - 99
We endeavour to identify and support built heritage assets that need attention and preservation in our communities - from nationally significant landmarks to historic streetscapes. Through research, publications, events, fundraising and grants, we promote heritage conservation and its long-term value to our city's environment, shared history and sense of identity.
Sandyford Place 1977
Heritage Hamilton Foundation’s predecessor Heritage Hamilton Limited was the catalyst in taking Sandyford Place (35-43 Duke Street) from a demolition target to a National Historic Site and now restored to its original function as privately-owned residences.
Heritage Happening — 1977
Heritage Hamilton organized Heritage Happening, bringing together the heritage organizations of Hamilton and Wentworth County to showcase their work and participate in a gala fund-raising auction in the Great Hall of the Scottish Rite (Queen and King Streets)
Piggott Building — 1988
Heritage Hamilton was instrumental in buying and saving from an uncertain future, the stained-glass windows depicting the construction of the Pigott Building (36 James Street South). This enabled their return to the Piggott’s lobby in time for its re-opening as a residential complex. MORE INFO
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St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church -- 1989
Heritage Hamilton contributed $8,000 to assist the structural restoration of the landmark steeple (the only stone steeple in Ontario) of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church (70 James Street South).
Gore Park Brochure -- 1992
Heritage Hamilton assisted in financing a summer student to prepare the drafts of a brochure highlighting the city’s Gore Park and its buildings, a brochure now printed and distributed by the City of Hamilton.
John M. Lyle, Architect — 1994
In conjunction with other donors, Heritage Hamilton commissioned a published catalogue of the working library of the noted Canadian architect John M. Lyle (Central Presbyterian Church 1908, the High Level Bridge, 1932). Copies of this booklet for $2.50 each, plus shipping are available by contacting Heritage Hamilton Foundation.
Victoria Hall - 1997
Heritage Hamilton funded a professional architectural feasibility study for the preservation of Victoria Hall a national historic site due to its rare pressed metal facade. (68 King Street East).
McMaster University — 1998
Heritage Hamilton commissioned a video production of the heritage value of McMaster University’s historic core, used during the expansion planning that threatened this significant area.
