Made in Hamilton

1867 Walking Tour

1867 Walking Tour

Step back in time and explore Hamilton's industrial history in the city's

downtown core during Canada's Confederation.

Sites of Industry in Hamilton’s downtown core (Map take from the 1869 Hamilton City Directory)

SITE 1: City Coach Factory, est. 1844

1898 City of Hamilton Fire Insurance Map

W.H. Judd & Bro.

Empire Foundry

SITE 2: Gore Marble Works, est. 1857

SITE 3: Empire Foundry (Copps Brothers), est. 1864

SITE 3: Empire Foundry (Copps Brothers), est. 1864

SITE 4: W.H. Judd & Bro., est. 1845

SITE 5: Spring Brewery, est. 1842

SITE 6: Hamilton Gas Light Company, est. 1850

SITE 6: Hamilton Gas Light Company, est. 1850 (1898 Fire Insurance Map)

SITE 7: Canada Sewing Machine Manufactory, est. 1860

SITE 8: Long & Bisby Wool Merchants, est. 1867

SITE 9: H&R Young, est. 1853

SITE 10: E. Kraft Co., est. 1856

The EndFor more information, contact Local History & Archives

at the Hamilton Public Library

905-546-3408 or localhistory@hpl.ca