The current Lister Block was erected on the site of the old Lister Chambers, built by Joseph Lister in 1886 as one of Hamilton's first multipurpose commercial office/retail buildings. When the Chambers were ravaged by fire in 1923, in less than a year the current block was built over the ruins to house a wide range of merchants, businesses, professionals, and agencies. The latest construction technology was used to provide up-to-date qualities of fire resistance, ventilation, and natural light.
The Federal Building was first home to a post office before being a temporary site for Hamilton City Hall. It remained City Hall for 71 years before moving to Main St.
Formerly the Eaton Centre, Hamilton City Centre is in the heart of Hamilton's downtown core. It is now a place to shop, eat and work!
The Hamilton Farmers' Market was established in 1837. It is open year round with 60 vendors ranging from local, national and international foods including produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods and artisans.
G.S. Dunn is the world's largest dry mustard miller, distributing to over 50 countries.
Mr. Dunn of Croydon England capitalized on the rich soil of the Canadian Prairies and one of the best deep water ports in Canada when he established his milling operation in Hamilton, over a century ago.
George Hamilton was a Canadian merchant and politician who founded the city of Hamilton in 1816.
This 160 year old building, named in his honour, is complete with scenes of old Hamilton and large murals of Hamilton's skyline and waterfalls fill the walls.
Gore Park
Thank you to Tourism Hamilton and Liz from Lady Hamilton Club for the wonderful and informative tour of downtown Hamilton.
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