Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Agenda Package

City of Hamilton HAMILTON MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE REVISED

Meeting #: 21-004 Date: May 28, 2021 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Due to the COVID-19 and the Closure of City Hall (RM) All electronic meetings can be viewed at: City of Hamilton's Website: https://www.hamilton.ca/council- committee/council-committee- meetings/meetings-and-agendas City's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/InsideCityofHa milton

Loren Kolar, Legislative Coordinator (905) 546-2424 ext. 2604

1. CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(Added Items, if applicable, will be noted with *)

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1. April 30, 2021

5. COMMUNICATIONS

6. DELEGATION REQUESTS

7. CONSENT ITEMS

7.1. Heritage Permit Designations - Delegated Approvals 7.1.a. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-011: Recognizing existing wooden pergola on the west elevation of 324 Dundas Street East, Waterdown (Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District (By-law No. 96-34-H)

7.1.b. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-012: Construction of a two-and-one- half storey rear addition and renovations to the existing dwelling at 20 Union Street,

Flamborough (Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District (By-law No. 96-34-H)

7.1.c. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-014: Exterior masonry repairs and restoration of stone steps at 262 James Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2) (By-law No. 86-313)

7.1.d. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-015: Construction of a rear addition to the existing structure at 455 Bay Street North, Hamilton (Ward 2) (By-law No. 86-18)

7.1.e. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-016: Installation of WIFI access points in University Hall at 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton (Ward 1) (By-law No. 08-002)

7.1.f. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-018: Masonry restoration of front facade at 27 Sydenham Street, Dundas (Ward 13) (By-law No. 3458-84)

7.1.g. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-019: Replacement of below-ground utility ducts at Mill and Dundas Streets, Waterdown {Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District {By-law No. 96-34-H)

7.1.h. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-020: Front Facade and Stair Restoration at 34-36 Hess Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2) (By-law No. 03- 211) - Extension of previously approved Heritage Permit HP2020-014

*7.1.i. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-013: Installation of new windows within existing openings at 828 Sanatorium Road and 870 Scenic Drive, Hamilton, Long and Bisby Building (Ward 14) (By-law Number 21-036)

*7.1.j. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-017: Replacement of the front door and replacement the front porch stoop cladding at 117 Wilson Street West, Ancaster (Smith - Gooderman House) (Ward 12) (By-law Number 2000-83)

*7.1.k. Heritage Permit Application HP2021-021: Interim security measures at 828 Sanatorium Road and 870 Scenic Drive, Hamilton, Long and Bisby Building (Ward 14) (By-law Number 21-036)

*7.2. Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee Minutes - April 20, 2021 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / DELEGATIONS

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

*10.1. Inventory & Research Working Group Meeting Notes - April 26, 2021

11. MOTIONS

12. NOTICES OF MOTION

13. GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

13.1. Buildings and Landscapes

This list is determined by members of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee. Members provide informal updates to the properties on this list, based on their visual assessments of the properties, or information they have gleaned from other sources, such as new articles and updates from other heritage groups. 13.1.a. Endangered Buildings and Landscapes (RED)

(i) Tivoli, 108 James Street North, Hamilton (D) – T. Ritchie

(ii) Andrew Sloss House, 372 Butter Road West, Ancaster (D) – C. Dimitry

(iii) Century Manor, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton (D) – G. Carroll

(iv) 18-22 King Street East, Hamilton (D) – W. Rosart

(v) 24-28 King Street East, Hamilton (D) – W. Rosart

(vi) 2 Hatt Street, Dundas (R) – K. Burke

(vii) James Street Baptist Church, 98 James Street South, Hamilton (D) – J. Brown

(viii) Long and Bisby Building, 828 Sanatorium Road – G. Carroll

(ix) 120 Park Street, Hamilton (R) – R. McKee

(x) 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (D) – C. Dimitry

(xi) Lampman House, 1021 Garner Road East, Ancaster (NOID) – C. Dimitry

(xii) Cathedral Boys School, 378 Main Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(xiii) Firth Brothers Building, 127 Hughson Street North, Hamilton (NOID) – T. Ritchie

(xiv) Auchmar Gate House, Claremont Lodge 71 Claremont Drive (R) – R. McKee

(xv) 80 to 92 Barton Street East (Hanrahan Hotel) – T. Ritchie

(xvi) Television City, 163 Jackson Street West – J. Brown

(xvii) 1932 Wing of the Former Mount Hamilton Hospital, 711 Concession Street – G. Carroll

(xviii) 215 King Street West, Dundas – K. Burke

(xix) 679 Main Street East, and 85 Holton Street South, Hamilton (Former St. Giles Church) – D. Beland 13.1.b. Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (YELLOW)

(i) Delta High School, 1284 Main Street East, Hamilton (D) – D. Beland

(ii) 2251 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek (R) – B. Janssen

(iii) Former Valley City Manufacturing, 64 Hatt Street, Dundas (R) – K. Burke

(iv) St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, 574 Northcliffe Avenue, Dundas (ND) – W. Rosart

(v) Coppley Building, 104 King Street West; 56 York Blvd., and 63-76 MacNab Street North (NOI) – G. Carroll

(vi) Dunington-Grubb Gardens, 1000 Main Street East (within Gage Park) (R) – D. Beland

(vii) St. Clair Blvd. Conservation District (D) – D. Beland

(viii) 52 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton (D) – J. Brown

(ix) 292 Dundas Street East, Waterdown (R) – L. Lunsted

(x) Chedoke Estate (Balfour House), 1 Balfour Drive, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(xi) Binkley property, 50-54 Sanders Blvd., Hamilton (R) - J. Brown

(xii) 62 6th Concession East, Flamborough (I) - L. Lunsted

(xiii) Beach Canal Lighthouse and Cottage (D) – R. McKee

(xiv) Cannon Knitting Mill, 134 Cannon Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(xv) 1 Main Street West, Hamilton – W. Rosart

(xvi) 54 Hess Street South, Hamilton – J. Brown 13.1.c. Heritage Properties Update (GREEN)

(i) The Royal Connaught Hotel, 112 King Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(ii) Auchmar, 88 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton (D) – R. McKee

(iii) Treble Hall, 4-12 John Street North, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(iv) 104 King Street West, Dundas (Former Post Office) (R) – K. Burke

(v) 45 Forest Avenue, Hamilton – G. Carroll

(vi) 125 King Street East, Hamilton – T. Ritchie

13.1.d. Heritage Properties Update (BLACK)

*13.2. Staff Work Plan as of May 25, 2021

14. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

15. ADJOURNMENT

HAMILTON MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes 21-003 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 Hamilton City Hall 71 Main Street West

Present: Councillor M. Pearson A. Denham-Robinson (Chair), D. Beland, J. Brown, K. Burke, G. Carroll, C. Dimitry (Vice-Chair), B. Janssen, L. Lunsted, R. McKee, T. Ritchie and W. Rosart

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION:

1. Inventory and Research Working Group Recommendations respecting 322 Mt. Albion Road, Hamilton (Item 10.1)

(Carroll/Burke) (a) That property located at 322 Mt Albion Road be added to the Municipal Heritage Register; and

(b) That the property located at 322 Mt Albion Road be added to the Staff Work Plan for Heritage Designation Under the Ontario Heritage Act CARRIED

2. Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee (Added Item 11.1)

(Dimitry/Ritchie) WHEREAS, the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee has two vacancies in its current membership; WHEREAS, members of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee are permitted to sit on the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee; WHEREAS, members of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee have asked Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee members for an additional member ; and WHEREAS, additions to memberships must be approved by Council

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the appointments of K. Burke and G. Carroll as a members of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee, be referred to Council for their consideration. Main Motion as Amended CARRIED

FOR INFORMATION:

(a) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (Item 2)

The Clerk advised the Committee of the following changes:

5. COMMUNICATIONS

5.2. Correspondence from Chris Redmond, President, Durand Neighbourhood Association respecting the Absence of a Heritage Permit for the Property Located at 51 Herkimer Street, Hamilton (The Manse)

7. CONSENT ITEMS

7.2. Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee Minutes - March 16, 2021

7.3. Inventory and Research Working Group Meeting Notes - March 22, 2021

8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

8.1. Hamilton 175 Update

12. NOTICES OF MOTION

12.1. Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

(Janssen/Carroll) That the Agenda for the April 30, 2021 Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee be approved, as amended. CARRIED

(b) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (Item 3) No declarations of interest were made.

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(i) March 26, 2021 (Item 4.1)

(Brown/Lunsted) That the Minutes of the March 26, 2021 meeting of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee be approved, as presented. CARRIED

(d) COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS (Item 5) (Brown/Carroll) That the following Communications be approved, as amended:

(i) Council Follow Up Notice respecting City Council Meeting – April 14, 2021 – Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Report 21-002 (Item 5.1) Recommendation: Be received.

(ii) Correspondence from Chris Redmond, President, Durand Neighbourhood Association respecting the Absence of a Heritage Permit for the Property Located at 51 Herkimer Street, Hamilton (The Manse) (Added Item 5.2)

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Policy and Design Working Group for consideration. CARRIED

(e) CONSENT ITEMS (Item 7)

(Janssen/Brown) That the following items be received:

(i) Heritage Permit Designations - Delegated Approvals (Item 7.1)

(a) Heritage Permit Application HP2021-007, Proposed construction of a one storey, 630 square foot, rear addition to 37 Mill Street North, Flamborough (Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District (Bylaw No. 96-34-H) (Item 7.1(a))

(b) Heritage Permit Application HP2021-008: Low-pressure cleaning and removal of rust stains from exterior lower-floor walls of the James Street South facades at 36 - 42 James Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2) (Designation By-law Numbers 84-67 and 84-68) (Item 7.1(b))

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(c) Heritage Permit Application HP2021-009: Repair of parapet walls and replacement of eavestroughs at 323-325 Dundas Street East, Flamborough (Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District (By- law No. 96-34-H) (Item 7.1(c))

(d) Heritage Permit Application HP2021-010: Installation of exterior signage for the new retail store at 5 Mill Street South, Waterdown (Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District (By-law No. 96-34-H) (Item 7.1(d))

(ii) Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee Minutes - March 16, 2021 (Added Item 7.2)

(iii) Inventory and Research Working Group Meeting Notes - March 22, 2021 (Added Item 7.3) CARRIED

(f) STAFF PRESENTATION (Item 8)

(i) Hamilton 175 Update (Added Item 8.1)

John Summers, Manager, Heritage Resource Management and Cynthia Roberts, Heritage Presentation Coordinator, addressed the Committee with a Hamilton 175 Update, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation has been included in the official record.

(Carroll/Lunsted) That the Presentation respecting a Hamilton 175 Update, be received. CARRIED

(g) VIRTUAL PUBLIC DELEGATIONS (Item 9)

(McKee/Ritchie) That the following Virtual Public Delegations be received:

(i) Adam Colalillo respecting the Proposed Inclusion of 322 Mt Albion Rd, Hamilton on the Municipal Heritage Register and to the Staff Work Plan for Heritage Designation (Added Item 9.1)

Adam Colalillo addressed the Committee respecting the Proposed Inclusion of 322 Mt Albion Rd, Hamilton on the Municipal Heritage Register and to the staff work plan for heritage designation. He requested that the property not be added to the Municipal Heritage Register and to the Staff Work Plan for Heritage Designation.

For further disposition of the matter, refer to Item 1

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(h) DISCUSSION ITEM (Item 10)

(i) Inventory and Research Working Group Recommendations respecting 322 Mt. Albion Road, Hamilton (Item 10.1)

J. Brown wished to be recorded as OPPOSED to sub-section (b) of the recommendations:

(b) That the property located at 322 Mt Albion Road be added to the Staff Work Plan for Heritage Designation Under the Ontario Heritage Act

For further disposition of this item, refer to Item 1.

(i) MOTION (Item 11)

(i) Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee (Added Item 11.1)

(Dimitry/Ritchie) That the recommendation respecting the Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee, be amended by adding the name G. Carroll as an additional member of the Heritage Permit Review Sub- Committee. Amendment CARRIED

For further disposition, refer to Item 2

(j) NOTICE OF MOTION (Item 12)

(i) Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee (Added Item 12.1)

(Dimitry/Ritchie) That the rules of order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting the Membership of the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee. CARRIED

For further disposition, refer to Items 1 and (i)(i)

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(k) GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS (Item 13)

(i) Buildings and Landscapes (Item 13.1)

(Burke/Brown) That the Former St. Giles Church, located at 679 Main Street East, and 85 Holton Street South, Hamilton be added to the Endangered Buildings and Landscapes (RED) list and be monitored by D. Beland. CARRIED (Ritchie/McKee) That the property located at 179 Mary Street, Hamilton, be added to the Heritage Properties Update (GREEN) list and be monitored by T.Ritchie. CARRIED

(Carroll/Brown) That the following updates be received:

(a) Endangered Buildings and Landscapes (RED): (Red = Properties where there is a perceived immediate threat to heritage resources through: demolition; neglect; vacancy; alterations, and/or, redevelopment)

(i) Tivoli, 108 James Street North, Hamilton (D) – T. Ritchie

(ii) Andrew Sloss House, 372 Butter Road West, Ancaster (D) – C. Dimitry

(iii) Century Manor, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton (D) – G. Carroll

(iv) 18-22 King Street East, Hamilton (D) – W. Rosart

(v) 24-28 King Street East, Hamilton (D) – W. Rosart

(vi) 2 Hatt Street, Dundas (R) – K. Burke

(vii) James Street Baptist Church, 98 James Street South, Hamilton (D) – J. Brown

(viii) Long and Bisby Building, 828 Sanatorium Road – G. Carroll

(ix) 120 Park Street, Hamilton (R) – R. McKee

Staff have been asked to follow-up with Property Standards regarding the state of the windows.

(x) 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (D) – C. Dimitry

(xi) Lampman House, 1021 Garner Road East, Ancaster (NOID) – C. Dimitry

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(xii) Cathedral Boys School, 378 Main Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(xiii) Firth Brothers Building, 127 Hughson Street North, Hamilton (NOID) – T. Ritchie

(xiv) Auchmar Gate House, Claremont Lodge 71 Claremont Drive (R) – R. McKee

(xv) 80 to 92 Barton Street East (Hanrahan Hotel) – T. Ritchie

(xvi) Television City, 163 Jackson Street West – J. Brown

(xvii) 1932 Wing of the Former Mount Hamilton Hospital, 711 Concession Street – G. Carroll

(xviii) 215 King Street West, Dundas – K. Burke

(xix) 679 Main Street East, and 85 Holton Street South, Hamilton (Former St. Giles Church) – D. Beland

(b) Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (YELLOW): (Yellow = Properties that are undergoing some type of change, such as a change in ownership or use, but are not perceived as being immediately threatened)

(i) Delta High School, 1284 Main Street East, Hamilton (D) – D. Beland

(ii) 2251 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek (R) – B. Janssen

(iii) Former Valley City Manufacturing, 64 Hatt Street, Dundas (R) – K. Burke

(iv) St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, 574 Northcliffe Avenue, Dundas (ND) – W. Rosart

(v) Coppley Building, 104 King Street West; 56 York Blvd., and 63-76 MacNab Street North (NOI) – G. Carroll

(vi) Dunington-Grubb Gardens, 1000 Main Street East (within Gage Park) (R) – D. Beland

(vii) St. Clair Blvd. Conservation District (D) – D. Beland

(viii) 52 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton (D) – J. Brown

(ix) 292 Dundas Street East, Waterdown (R) – L. Lunsted

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(x) Chedoke Estate (Balfour House), 1 Balfour Drive, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(xi) Binkley property, 50-54 Sanders Blvd., Hamilton (R) - J. Brown

(xii) 62 6th Concession East, Flamborough (I) - L. Lunsted

(xiii) Beach Canal Lighthouse and Cottage (D) – R. McKee

(xiv) Cannon Knitting Mill, 134 Cannon Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

Boarding has appeared around the perimeter of the property

(xv) 1 Main Street West, Hamilton – W. Rosart

(xvi) 54 Hess Street South, Hamilton – J. Brown

(i) The Royal Connaught Hotel, 112 King Street East, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(ii) Auchmar, 88 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton (D) – R. McKee

(iii) Treble Hall, 4-12 John Street North, Hamilton (R) – T. Ritchie

(iv) 104 King Street West, Dundas (Former Post Office) (R) – K. Burke

(v) 45 Forest Avenue, Hamilton – G. Carroll

(vi) 125 King Street East, Hamilton – T. Ritchie

(d) Heritage Properties Update (black): (Black = Properties that HMHC have no control over and may be demolished)

No properties. CARRIED

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(l) ADJOURNMENT (Item 15) (Lunsted/Dimitry) That there being no further business, the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee, adjourned at 11:41 a.m. CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Alissa Denham-Robinson, Chair Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

Loren Kolar Legislative Coordinator Office of the City Clerk

7.1(g) Mailing Address: Planning and Economic Development Department 71 Main Street West Planning Division Hamilton, Ontario 71 Main Street West, 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y5 • Canada L8P 4Y5 Phone: 905-546-2424, Ext. 4281 Hamilton www.hamilton.ca Fax: 905-540-5611

FILE: HP2021-019

April 30, 2021

Bell Canada c/o Chris Gill c/o Fadwa Samara, Project Manager, Planview Utility Services Limited 20 Hunter Street West - Floor 2 Hamilton, ON LBN 3H2

Re: Heritage Permit Application HP2021-019: Replacement of below-ground utility ducts at Mill and Dundas Streets, Waterdown {Ward 15), located within the Mill Street Heritage Conservation District {By-law No. 96-34-H)

Please be advised that pursuant to By-law No. 05-364, as amended by By-law No. 07- 322, which delegates the power to consent to alterations to designated property under the Ontario Heritage Act to the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, Heritage Permit Application HP2021-019 is approved for the identified portion of right-of-way at Mill Street & Dundas Street, east to the Grindstone Creek Bridge, Waterdown, in accordance with the submitted Heritage Permit Application for the following alterations:

• Replacement of existing utility ducts below ground in the public right-of-way at the intersection of Mill and Dundas Streets and east to Grindstone Creek Bridge.

Subject to the following conditions:

a) That specifications for mitigating impacts to the adjacent heritage buildings, including vibration mitigation measures, vibration monitoring strategies and construction staging details, be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to the commencement of any alterations;

b) Any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and,

MINUTES OF THE HAMILTON HERITAGE PERMIT REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Present: Melissa Alexander, Diane Dent, Charles Dimitry (Chair), Andy MacLaren, Carol Priamo, Tim Ritchie (Vice Chair), Stefan Spolnik, Steve Wiegand

Attending Staff: June Christy, Alissa Golden, Ohi Izirein, Hannah Kosziwka, Shannon McKie

Absent with Regrets: John Scime has resigned from the HPRS

Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Charles Dimitry, at 4:30pm

1) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings: March 16, 2021

(Spolnik/Alexander) That the Minutes of March 16, 2021, be approved as presented.

2) Heritage Permit Applications

a. HP2021-011: 324 Dundas Street East, Flamborough (Mill St HCD)

• Scope of work: • Recognize existing construction of a wooden pergola on the West elevation of the structure o Attached using hanger and lags and anchors and adhesive as per architectural advice • Construction of a vinyl corrugated roof and possibility of 4 feet of sheet metal on the wall side of the structure • Wood of the pergola will be painted black • Reason for work: • Rain shelter area for customers

City staff represented the property owners of 324 Dundas Street East and spoke to the Sub-committee at the permit review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

pg. 1 (MacLaren/Priamo)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-011 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

b) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

b. HP2021-016: 1280 Main Street West, McMaster University, University Hall, Hamilton

• Scope of work: • WIFI access installation • Includes the installation of four wall mounted WIFI access points and conduit/wiremold to match the wall colour • These will be located to avoid interruption to interior features. • Reason for work: • WIFI upgrades

Sam Seragos, an IT project manager at McMaster University, spoke to the Sub-committee at the permit review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Ritchie/Priamo)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-016 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

pg. 2 a) That any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and,

c. HP2021-017: 117 Wilson Street West, Ancaster

• Scope of work: • Replacement of existing steel front door with salvaged historic wood door, including introducing a small framed transom window (34’’ x 8’’) • Replacement of existing interlocking brick surface of the front porch stoop with flagstone slabs • Reason for work: • Home improvement

Steve Bray, property owner, spoke to the sub committee at the permit review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Ritchie/MacLaren)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-017 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

a) That any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and, b) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

pg. 3 d. HP2021-018: 27 Sydenham Street, Dundas

• Scope of work: • Masonry restoration of the front (west) elevation, including: o Chiseling out deteriorated mortar joints to an average depth of 25 mm o Blowing/cleaning out all loose debris from removed masonry joints o Cleaning the masonry using a Vortech cleaning system after joints removed and before repointing o Repointing joints to original beaded (convex) style using pre- blended King Masonry HLM350 mortar • Reason for work: • Repair of water damage

Kirsten and Brian McNamee, the property owners, spoke to the Sub- committee at the review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Priamo/MacLaren)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-018 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

pg. 4 e. HP2021-014: 262 James Street South, Hamilton

• Scope of work: • Exterior masonry restoration, including: o Removal of deteriorated mortar to a depth of at least 25 mm, to be done with hand tools; o Analysis of existing mortar to determine composition; o Implementation of test patch of new mortar to ensure the colour and texture match is appropriate; o Repointing using lime-based mortar; o Repointing stone foundations, as required; o Replacement of up to 50 damaged bricks; o Repair of limestone sills with tinted mortar to match; o Repointing the north elevation chimney and wall below; and, o Securing of scaffolding to the building during restoration • Restoration of stone steps, including: o Repointing all natural stone material of stairs; o Removal and re-install of loose pieces of existing stone; o Cleaning and reinstall of existing heritage stone cap; and o Replacing or refurbish existing centre railing, as required. • Reason for work: • Repair and maintenance

Joseph Fiorellino, the property owner, spoke to the Sub-committee at the review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Ritchie/Alexander)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-014 be consented to, subject to the following conditions: a) That any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and, b) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

pg. 5 f. HP2021-013: 828 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton (Long & Bisby Building)

• Scope of work: • Window installation within the existing openings o 19 single-hung two-over-two wood windows in the second storey of all elevations o 15 single-hung, two-over-two wood windows in the first storey of all elevations o 13 fixed transom wood windows in the basement storey of all elevations • Windows will include: o Simulated divided lights with 7/8” Putty profile on the exterior and a 7/8” Ovalo profile on the interior, and black interior spacers o 7/8” exterior trim casing o Half (bottom) black fiberglass screen • Reason for work: • Secure the vacant Long and Bisby building during renovations

Amber Lindsay, Director of Development of Valery Homes, and Anita Valery, spoke to the Sub-committee at the review. To address concerns raised by the Sub-committee members about the historical accuracy of the proposed two-over-two design of the new windows, the applicant agreed to modify their proposal to install one-over-one hung wood windows in the first and second storey window openings.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Priamo/Dent)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-013 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

a) That the windows to be installed in the first and second storeys of the building be of a one-over-one hung window design and that the final specifications of the proposed windows be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to

pg. 6 submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations;

b) That any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and,

c) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

g. HP2021-012: 20 Union Street, Flamborough (Mill Street HCD)

• Scope of work: • Construct a 2-storey rear addition to the existing structure with full basement and dormer side (east) dormer • Reclad the existing structure with cut stone blocks • Replace existing front porch with one identical in size and location with minor aesthetic changes • Construct a rear deck and balcony • Reason for work: • Home expansion & improvement

Duy Nguyan, a designer represented the property owners to the Sub- committee at the review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Priamo/MacLaren)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-012 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

a) That the specifications of the replacement windows be submitted to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner,

pg. 7 prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of the alterations;

h. HP2021-015: 455 Bay Street North, Hamilton

• Scope of work: • Construct a rear addition to the existing structure • Reason for work: • Home improvement

Philip Toms and Miran Marinic of Toms & McNally , represented Neil Pirie the property owner, to the Sub-commitee at the review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(MacLaren /Priamo)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-015 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

a) That the applicant provide a letter from a qualified professional engineer confirming that the removal of building fabric from the rear of the house does not have a negative impact on the structural integrity of the building;

pg. 8 c) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2025. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2025, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

i. HP2021-019: Bell Canada Infrastructure Works, Flamborough (Mill Street HCD) (ADDED PERMIT)

• Scope of work: • Rerouting fibre optic cable under sidewalks and streets from Bell Central office along the roadway and over the Grindstone bridge • Reason for work: • Rebuilding Grindstone bridge

Chris Gill representing Bell Canada and Fadwa Samara, Project Manager for Planview Utility Services Limited, spoke to the Sub-committee at the review.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motions:

(MacLaren / Ritchie)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-019 be consented to, subject to the following conditions:

c) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not

pg. 9 completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

j. HP2021-021 – 828 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton (ADDED PERMIT)

• Scope of work: • Temporary blocking-in of windows in accordance with the Property Standards By-law and recommended action from Municipal Law Enforcement • Reason for work: • Trespassing and security issues for the vacant building

Amber Lindsay, Director of Development of Valery Homes, and Anita Valery, spoke to the Sub-committee at the review. This item was an urgent matter requiring review by the Sub-committee in order to process the approval and allow these measures to be implemented as soon as possible to secure the vacant building from trespass.

The Sub-committee considered the application and together with input from the applicant and advice from staff, passed the following motion:

(Dent/Alexander)

That the Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee advises that Heritage Permit application HP2021-021 be consented to, subject to the following conditions: a) That any minor changes to the plans and elevations following approval shall be submitted, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, prior to submission as part of any application for a Building Permit and / or the commencement of any alterations; and, b) Installation of the alterations, in accordance with this approval, shall be completed no later than April 30, 2023. If the alteration(s) are not completed by April 30, 2023, then this approval expires as of that date and no alterations shall be undertaken without a new approval issued by the City of Hamilton.

3) Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm

pg. 10 (MacLaren/Alexander) That the meeting be adjourned.

4) Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 4:30 – 8:30pm

pg. 11 Inventory & Research Working Group (IRWG) Meeting Notes Monday, April 26, 2021 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) City of Hamilton WebEx Virtual Meeting

Present: Janice Brown (Chair); Rammy Saini (Secretary); Graham Carroll; Chuck Dimitry; Alissa Denham-Robinson; Ann Gillespie; Lyn Lunsted

Regrets: Brian Kowalesicz; Jim Charlton

Also Present: Alissa Golden (Heritage Project Specialist) Hannah Kosziwka (Waterloo Student Intern)

RECOMMENDATIONS THE INVENTORY & RESEARCH WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING TO THE HAMILTON MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: 1. The Inventory & Research Working Group recommends that 54-56 Hess Street South, Hamilton be added to the staff work plan for heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as a high priority, and for the property to be added to the endangered buildings and landscape list as an imminent threat. (see Appendix A for supporting documents).

2. The Inventory & Research Working Group recommends that 215 King Street West, Dundas be added to the Municipal Heritage Register and to the staff work plan for heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act (see Appendix B for supporting documents).

3. The Inventory & Research Working Group recommends that 219 King Street West, Dundas be added to the Municipal Heritage Register (see Appendix B for supporting documents).

NOTES 1. Chair’s Remarks Janice welcomed all present. Janice reminded the Inventory and Research Working Group (IRWG) that the heritage awards are coming up soon.

2. Declarations of Interest None.

3. Review & Approval of Meeting Notes: March 22, 2021 Approved by general consensus.

4. Staff Comments – Alissa G. Two new heritage planners will be joining staff soon. Otherwise, there was nothing new to report.

5. 64 Hatt Street: Staff Update on Status of CHIA Recommendation – Alissa G. 64 Hatt Street is on the register and designation work plan. Staff confirmed that a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) will be required as part of the redevelopment application process.

6. 54-56 Hess Street South Semi-Detached – Janice B. Janice has updated the Inventory Form for the above listed property and has acquired a few new images from Jim Charlton. The semi-detached property with related massing is already on the register with a LACAC and was built in 1852 by Robert McElroy. The property is one of few remaining second empire style buildings in Hamilton.

Alissa G. noted that this property was part of the downtown inventory during which time it was flagged as character defining since there were some alterations to the building. Alterations to the original include a missing porch, the railings are gone, and the vented awnings are gone as well. The remaining features, however, continue to demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship. Janice, with the support of the IRWG, would like to see the property flagged as a significant build. Alissa noted that a character defining building can be designated as a significant build but only subject to further research.

After review, the IRWG recommend that 54-56 Hess Street South be added to the designation work plan as a high priority, and for the property to be added to the endangered buildings and landscape list as an imminent threat. (See Recommendation #1 above).

7. 215-219 King Street West, Dundas Preliminary Evaluation & Research – Ann G. Ann presented further research on the above listings, both of which are under threat for new residential building development. Ann’s research focused mainly on 215 King St. W. It is a 1 ½ storey cottage that was built in 1850 by the bricklayer Richard Neil. Examples of similar properties in Dundas that are either already designated or have been recognized by plaques from the Dundas Heritage Association include: 177 Hatt Street, built in 1838 for John Miller; 5 Brook Street North (1857); 7 John Street, built c.1840 by Hugh Bennett, a Dundas cabinet maker; 31 Napier Street; 243 Hatt Street; and several others.

Overall, it was determined that 215 King Street W is a representative example with strong craftmanship as seen with the Flemish bond brickwork. It also supports the character of the area. Similarly, 219 King Street West, which is covered in aluminum siding with a shed dormer addition and an asymmetrical façade, was also determined to be a character-supporting resource. After review, the IRWG support recommending both 215 & 219 King St. W be added to the register (character supporting) as per the preliminary evaluation.

8. Places of Worship Update: Wentworth Baptist Church – Janice B. Wentworth Baptist Church has been purchased by Indwell. They are excellent care takers of heritage properties, so there is no immediate concern of the building being demolished.

9. Mountain Inventory Discussion: Mountain Park Ave – Graham C. Janice and Graham have both observed that there are a lot of houses along Mountain Park Ave and Alpine Ave that have not yet been looked at or considered for the existing Inventory. For example, 46 Mountain Park Ave has decorative work on the exterior, a chain-anchored awning and massive brackets, and a stone drain off the front porch. The property is likely an early 1900s (c. 1920) building that isn’t typical for the Mountain but has strong heritage potential.

Alissa G. confirmed that the former City of Hamilton inventory work that took place did not include any properties above the escarpment. Graham will forward the photographs he has gathered with accompanying addresses for Alissa G. to add to the Inventory List. He will also look into doing research on some of the properties for register or designation work plan consideration.

10. Other Business None.

11. Adjournment and Next Meeting Date The meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm. Next meeting: May 20, 2021 6:00-8:00 PM (WebEx Online)

APPENDIX A: 54-56 Hess Street South

The following supporting documents are attached: 1. 54 Hess Street South Built Heritage Inventory Form 2. 54 Hess Street South Preliminary Research 3. 56 Hess Street South Built Heritage Inventory Form 4. 56 Hess Street South Preliminary Research

Image: 54-56 Hess Street South, Hamilton. Photo courtesy of Jim Charlton.

BUILT HERITAGE INVENTORY FORM

Address______54 Hess Street South Community ______Hamilton Also known as ______Legal Description ______P.I.N. ______Roll No. ______Ward _____ Neighbourhood ______Durand

Heritage Status: □ Inventory □■ Registered □Designated (Part IV / Part V) □ Easement (City / OHT) □ NHS H (if applicable): ______

Property Status (Observed): □ Occupied Building □■ Vacant Building □ Vacant Lot □ Parking Lot

Integrity: □ Preserved / Intact □■ Modified □ Compromised □ Demolished (date) ______

Construction Period: □■ Pre 1867 □1868-1900 □1901-1939 □1940-1955 □1956-1970 □ Post 1970 Year (if known)______circa 1852 Architect / Builder / Craftsperson (if known) ______Robert McElroy

rectangular Massing: □Single-detached □Semi-detached, related □■ Semi-detached, unrelated □Row, related □Row, unrelated □Other ______

1 1/2 storey rear stone wing Storeys: □ 1 □ 1 ½ □ 2 □■ 2 ½ □ 3 □ 3 ½ □ 4 or more □ Irregular □ Other ______

Foundation Construction Material: □■ Stone □ Brick □ Concrete □ Wood □ Other______Finish: __parged______

Building Construction Material: □ Brick □ Frame (wood) □■ Stone □ Log □ Other______Finish: ______

Building Cladding: □ Wood □■ Stone □■ Brick □ Stucco □ Synthetic □ Other______Finish: ______

with gable dormers Roof Type: □ Hip □ Flat □ Gambrel □■ Mansard □ Gable □ Other______Type: ______Concave/5 sided _

Roof Materials: □ Asphalt Shingle □ Wood Shingle □■ Slate □ Tile/Terra Cotta □■ Tar/Gravel □ Metal □ Other______

Architectural Style / Influence: □ Art Deco / Moderne □ Chateau □ Gothic Revival □ Neo-Gothic □ Romanesque Revival (1920s-1950s) (1880-1940) (1830-1900) (1900-1945) (1850-1910)

□ Beaux-Arts Classicism □ Craftsman / Prairie □ International □ Period Revivals □■ Second Empire (1900-1945) (1900s-1930s) (1930-1965) (1900-Present) (1860-1900) □ Brutalism □ Colonial Revival □ Italian Villa □ Post-Modern □ Vernacular (1960-1970) (1900-Present) (1830-1900) (1970-Present) □ Bungalow □ Edwardian □ Italianate □ Queen Anne □ Victory Housing (1900-1945) (1900-1930) (1850-1900) (1880-1910) (1940-1950) □ Classic Revival □ Georgian / Loyalist □ Neo-Classical □ Regency □ 1950s Contemporary (1830-1860) (1784-1860) (1800-1860) (1830-1860) (1945-1965) □ Other ______

Planning and Economic Development Department (2019) Page 1 of 3 Notable Building Features:

□ Porch: ______□■ Sill(s): ______lug □ Tower/Spire □ Bargeboard □ Eaves: ______projecting

□ Verandah: ______□■ Lintel(s): ______stone □ Dome □ Transom □ Verges: ______□ Balcony: ______□ Shutters: ______□ Finial □ Side light □ Dormer: ______segmental with pressed metal hoods____ and keystones □ Door(s) : ______double leaf doors with glass □and decorative Quoins: wood panels ______□ Pilaster □ Pediment □ Chimney: ______2 brick □ Stairs: ______□ Voussoirs: ______□ Capital □ Woodwork □ Parapet: ______brick 4 bay front symmetrical □ Fire wall: ______□■ Cornice: ______wood □ Panel □ Date stone □ Bay: ______□ Windows: ______4 bay symmetical, double tall, decorative moulds □ Column □ Cresting □ Other ______pilasters _ Notes: Porch has been removed, basement entrances added, and red brick chimneys removed

Context: Historic Context Statement: □ Yes □ No Name of HCS Area: ______Downtown______Built Heritage Inventory _

□■ Streetscape (Residential / Commercial) □ Terrace / Row □ Complex / Grouping □ Landmark □ Multi-address parcel (list addresses): ______54-56______Hess St S □ Other ______Separate ownership □ Related buildings: ______

Plan: □ Square □ Rectangular □ L □ U □ T □ H □ Cross □ Irregular □ Other ______Wings: ______1 1/2 rear stone Setback: □ Shallow □ Deep □ At ROW □ Other ______□Corner Lot

Accessory Features and Structures: □ Features (e.g. stone wall, fountain): □ Structures (e.g. shed, outbuilding):

______

Additional Notes: 11/2 storey rear wing stone addition, mansard roof, shed dormers and gabled stone parapet.

LACAC

Fire Insurance Mapping: 1898 Sheet No. 50 1911 Sheet No. 50 1949 Sheet No. 141 1964 Sheet No. ______141 Additional Documentation and Research Attached (if applicable):

Surveyed by: Janice Brown Date: March 2021 Survey Area:

Staff Reviewer: Date:

Planning and Economic Development Department (2019) Page 2 of 3 PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

Physical / Design Value:

□ The property’s style, type or expression is: □■ rare □ unique □ representative □ early

□■ The property displays a high degree of: □■ craftsmanship □ artistic merit

□ The property demonstrates a high degree of: □ technical achievement □ scientific achievement Historical / Associative Value: The property has direct associations with a potentially significant: □■ □ theme □ event □ belief □ person □ activity □ organization □ institution The property yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an □■ understanding of a community or culture The property demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of a potentially significant: □ □ architect □ artist □ builder □ designer □ theorist Contextual Value:

□■ The property is important in: □■ defining □ maintaining □ supporting the character of the area

□ The property is linked to its surroundings: □■ physically □ functionally □■ visually □■ historically □ The property is a landmark

Classification: Recommendation: □ Significant Built Resource (SBR) □ Add to Designation Work Plan □ Character-Defining Resource (CDR) □ Include in Register (Non-designated) □ Character-Supporting Resource (CSR) □ Remove from Register (Non-designated) □ Inventory Property (IP) □ Add to Inventory – Periodic Review □ Remove from Inventory (RFI) □ Inventory – No Further Review (Non-extant) □ None □ No Action Required

Evaluated by: Janice Brown Date: March 2021 HMHC Advice: Date Planning Committee Advice: Date: Council Decision: Date: Database/GIS Update: AMANDA Update:

Planning and Economic Development Department (2019) Page 3 of 3

54 Hess Street South (Semi-detached)

Design: 54 Hess Street South is the northern half of a semi-detached two-and-a-half storey stone building, also consisting of 56 Hess Street South, constructed circa 1852 in the Second Empire style. The semi-detached building has a smoothed cut-stone even-course finish and a concave mansard roof clad with octagonal dichromatic slate tiles and punctuated by segmental dormers with pressed-metal hoods and keystones, and flanking single-stack brick chimneys (truncated). The projecting eaves are accented by a wood cornice with dentils, decorative brackets and a moulded frieze, and the curb has a plain frieze with smaller versions of the same decorative brackets.

The exposed foundation has been parged and a stone course separates it from the first storey. The units, which have rectangular plans and short facades, are separated by a brick parapet with a decorative stone end bracket and a corbelled brick chimney. 54 Hess Street South has a one-and-a-half storey rear stone wing with a mansard roof, shed roof dormers with hung windows and a gabled stone parapet. 56 Hess Street South has a two-storey rear brick wing and a subsequent one-storey brick addition, with segmental windows and brick voussoirs.

The symmetrical four-bay front façade is composed of flat windows with plain stone lintels, lug sills and a continuous belt course connecting the second-storey window sills. The outer bays each have a flanking two-storey three-window bay framed by wood trim and pilasters with stainglass transoms in the second storey, and a five-sided mansard roof with a segmental dormer. The inner bays of the first storey contain the entrances to the units, which are accessed via a shared open porch and covered by a contemporary fabric awing. Each entrance has a double-leaf door with glass and decorative wood panels, wood trim, and a decorative flat transom.

The grading of the lot has been lowered and basement entrances have been added below the first-storey entrances. The hung windows have been replaced and the front porch - which was added in the early-20th century and included a flat roof and brackets - has been removed.

Historical/Associative: 54 and 56 Hess Street South were constructed as a semi-detached residence circa 1852 on the site of Robert McElroy’s former farm plot, which accounted for the majority of the block bounded by Hess, Jackson, Queen and Main Streets. The plot was subdivided into eight lots by 1875. Robert McElroy, believed to have constructed the semi-detached residence and lived briefly in the southern half, was a contractor by profession who owned a stone quarry on the mountain. McElroy was an alderman in the mid-19th century and the mayor of Hamilton from 1862 to 1864. 54 and 56 Hess Street South were redeveloped for commercial purposes by the late-20th century. In 2011, 54 Hess Street South was for vacant and available for commercial lease and 56 Hess Street South housed Bruce Berglund Architect and the Doors Pub.

Context: 54 Hess Street South is the northern half of a semi-detached building, also consisting of 56 Hess Street South, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Hess and Main Streets, which fronts directly onto Main Street West and has a shallow setback from Hess Street South.

Sources: City of Hamilton Fire Insurance Plans: 1898, 1911, 1947, 1964 (Courtesy of the McMaster Maps Library and the Hamilton Public Library) http://historicalhamilton.com/durand/doors-pub/ http://www.myhamilton.ca/people/robert-mcelroy-1862-1864

Notes: Previous municipal addresses: mid-to-late 1800s, 14-16 Hess; 1876, 20-22 Hess; 1890, 54- 56 Hess;

City of Hamilton - http://www.myhamilton.ca/people/robert-mcelroy-1862-1864 1862-1864 - Robert McElroy Robert McElroy A contractor by profession, McElroy owned a stone quarry on the mountain. He lived in a stone house on Mohawk Road East near Upper James. He had encouraged city investment in railway stock after his election as an alderman for St. Mary's Ward. He served as alderman in 1849-1851, 1853-1855 and 1861. He subsequently served as mayor of the city from 1862 to 1864 during the time the city of Hamilton was facing bankruptcy. Born: ca 1810, Ireland Married: Catherine Hess Died: July 21, 1881

Historical Hamilton – http://historicalhamilton.com/durand/doors-pub/ Doors Pub Date Built: 1852 Doors Pub est. 1993 - 56 Hess South was built in 1852 by a contractor & quarry owner, Robert McElroy, on property purchased in 1849 for 529 pounds, 8 horses and a cow! McElroy was the mayor of Hamilton from 1862 - 1864 and as a contractor participated in the construction of the "Great Western Railway." He married a daughter of the Hess family and is thought to have died in 1881 at the age of 71.

1850 Marcus Smith Map

1875 Wentworth County Map

1876 Birds Eye View

1898 Fire Insurance Plan, Sheet 50

1911 Fire Insurance Plan, Sheet 50

1947 Fire Insurance Plan, Sheet 141

1964 Fire Insurance Plan, Sheet 141

BUILT HERITAGE INVENTORY FORM

Address______56 Hess Street South Community ______Hamilton Also known as ______Legal Description ______P.I.N. ______Roll No. ______Ward _____ Neighbourhood ______Durand

Heritage Status: □ Inventory □■ Registered □Designated (Part IV / Part V) □ Easement (City / OHT) □ NHS H (if applicable): ______

Property Status (Observed): □ Occupied Building □■ Vacant Building □ Vacant Lot □ Parking Lot

Integrity: □ Preserved / Intact □■ Modified □ Compromised □ Demolished (date) ______

rectangular Massing: □Single-detached □Semi-detached, related □■ Semi-detached, unrelated □Row, related □Row, unrelated □Other ______

2 storey brick rear wing +1 storey brick additon Storeys: □ 1 □ 1 ½ □ 2 □■ 2 ½ □ 3 □ 3 ½ □ 4 or more □ Irregular □ Other ______