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In this section you will find more interesting aspects of Hamilton's Local History & Archives, including Arts, Commerce & Industry, Crime, Education, Environment, Military, Multiculturalism,...
View ArticleRare and Unusual
There are many rare and wonderful treasures in Local History & Archives.
View ArticlePolitics in Hamilton
Hamilton has been through many changes, politically over the years. From its earliest incarnation as a Police Village, through incorporation as a city to the recent amalgamation, there have always...
View ArticleMulticulturalism in Hamilton
The earliest settlers in Hamilton were United Empire Loyalists who were displaced during the American Revolution. Waves of other immigrants have arrived over the years, creating an exciting and...
View ArticleSports in Hamilton
Hamilton is a sports city. We have our Tiger-Cats and every other conceivable sport. Many famous athletes have come from the Hamilton area and our team spirit is well known and documented.
View ArticleEnvironment in Hamilton
Hamilton is surrounded by a multitude of natural wonders. The escarpment divides the city in the south and the Hamilton Harbour is at our northern boundary. Cootes' Paradise, a natural wonder is part...
View ArticleEducation in Hamilton
Central Public School became the first common school opened in Ontario when it opened in May of 1853. Since that time education has been at the forefront of progress in Hamilton.
View ArticleCommerce & Industry in Hamilton
Hamilton has long been associated with business and industry. From the earliest days of the railways there has been an active trade going into and out of the harbour. The steel industry arrived at the...
View ArticleCrime in Hamilton
The earliest murder documented in the Hamilton area was in 1801 and the murderess became the first woman ever hanged in Ontario. Since then our criminals have kept the local newspapers and authors...
View ArticleArts in Hamilton
Arts history from the vaults of the Local History and Archives department of the Hamilton Public Library.
View ArticleMilitary in Hamilton
With Hamilton's proximity to the border, military concerns have long been important. British troops were stationed here as early as the 1830's and one of our earliest regiments, the 13th Battalion is...
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