Vanished Hamilton

From the book Vanished Hamilton III - Clarence Crane, of Cleveland, had hired a pill maker to design a new shape for a candy in 1912. This was the same year the Titanic sank and the candy that emerged looked like a ship's life preserver. Edward J. Noble bought the rights to it in 1913 for $2,900 and this was the beginning of the Mints Products Company which was to become Lifesavers. Lifesavers acquired the Beech-Nut Company, including their plant in Hamilton in 1931. The plan...t flourished for decades and by 1969 they were producing over a billion candies a year. Shown here, the fleet of vehicles outside the company plant in Hamilton helped to promote the Lifesaver candy. -------------------------------------------------- This book is part of the 3-book Vanished Hamilton package available for only $40 https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/boxing-week-2020.html See more

From the book The Prints of Time - Cars can be seen driving east-ward along King Street in September, 1955, one year before the city’s main thoroughfare, and several other streets, were changed to one-way only. The Chicken Roost, long a favourite eating spot, is visible on the north side of the street, while in the centre, Sir John A. MacDonald stands guard over the downtown core. Shot from the corner of John Street, the photograph illustrates the changing scenery, from the o...ld Canadian Bank of Commerce tower, to Northway’s ladies store to the Right House. ------------------------------------------------ www.northshorepublishing.ca See more

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From the book Vanished Hamilton III - Hamilton's Woolworth store dated back to 1902 and is shown here when it was known as the five and dime. It operated out of original location on King St. East for ten years before moving down the street. ... A fire in 1947 completely destroyed the building and it was rebuilt on the same site boasting of innovative features such as air conditioning, modern escalators and a half mile of counter space to serve their customers. --------------------------------------------------------- This popular Hamilton book is part of the 3-book Vanished Hamilton series for only $40 - get all three books here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

From the book Vanished Hamilton IV - The Chedoke Ski Hill was once seen as the city's Sun Valley. On the edge of a neighbourhood, within walking distance or short bus ride, it was a skiers' dream for beginners and those wanting to test out techniques or new equipment.... The photograph here shows some of the snow making guns laying down a fresh blanket of snow. The rise and fall of the ski hill is one of the featured chapters in this book. ------------------------------------------------- This popular Hamilton book is part of the 3-book Vanished Hamilton series for only $40 PICK UP available (in Burlington until Dec. 23) get all three books here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

From the book Vanished Hamilton The B-Hive was a popular eating spot on the southwest corner of Highways 5 and 6 at Clappison’s Corners. Housed in a small building designed in the Art Deco style, the B-Hive was popular with local residents, but the restaurant’s most faithful customers gradually came to be the long distance truck drivers who needed a good hot meal.mashed potatoes, grilled pork chops, steak pie, a hot hamburg sandwich, beans on toast or of course, the B-Hive... chili. The demolition of the B-Hive Restaurant in the early 1980s marked the end of an era, the demise coming when such restaurants could not compete with the competition from the fast food chains and the modern service centres that became a feature of long distance travel. -------------------------------------------- This popular Hamilton book is part of the 3-book Vanished Hamilton series for only $40 PICK UP available (in Burlington until Dec. 23) get all three books here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

In honour of Remembrance Day, some of our posts this week will be of a military theme. Please feel free to post any of your own photos that you think may be of ...interest to others in the community.... From the book Prints of the Steel City - The photographer was able to get this unusual angle high above King Street to capture the annual Remembrance Day service in Gore Park about 1963. A large number of veterans were on hand for the ceremony at the cenotaph, while a huge crowd watches the service from both sides of King Street. ------------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca

From the book Vanished Hamilton III - The Hamilton Bus Terminal on Rebecca Street was a busy place at one time, with countless people taking the bus from this location to numerous Ontario communities. The building, seen here about the time it opened to the public in 1955, was in use until 1996.... -------------------------------------------------------- You can get this popular Hamilton book as part of the 3-Vanished Hamilton book series for only $40 or check out our Cyber Monday page: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/cyber-monday.html See more

From the book The Prints of Hamilton - The Eaton Company had yet to expand, there was two-way traffic on James St. North, and the old city hall was still standing when this photograph - looking north from King William Street - was taken in the early 1950s. --------------------------------------------------------- This book is part of a new Black Friday Package - get 3 Hamilton books for only $40.... See all deals here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/blackfriday2020.html See more

From the book The Prints of Hamilton - Taken from one of the upper floors of the old Grafton's building on James Street, this 1968 scene shows a different type of Hamilton market tucked under the parking garage. That's York St. running off through the centre of the photo with Spratt Seed at the corer of Market Square.... That bare patch of grass to the right is where the old city hall building was located. The entire area was later developed as part of Jackson Square and the Eaton's Centre. ------------------------------------------------------- Black Friday Sale ends Sunday! This book is part of a 3-Hamilton book bundle for only $40. See all Black Friday deals here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/blackfriday2020.html

From the book Vanished Hamilton III - In the 1860s, Thomas C. Watkins opened a new store on James Street called The Right House. Hamilton's first modern department store was relocated to King St. East in 1875. This undated photo of The Right House was taken from the Bank of Hamilton building.... ------------------------------------------------------- This popular Hamilton book is part of the 3-book Vanished Hamilton series for only $40 PICK UP available (in Burlington) get all three books here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/christmas-bonus-offers.

From the book The Prints of King - This photograph of the Delta, shows both entrances to the old Delta Theatre from King and Main as well as some of the other businesses around this location. The photograph is probably from the early 1960s.... ------------------------------------------------------- This book is available in a 3-Hamilton book combo for only $40 https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/special-event-only-hami See more

In honour of Remembrance Day, over the next two weeks we will post some photos with a local military theme. Please feel free to add any you think would be of interest to those in the community! ____________________________________________________________ From the book Hamilton at War: On the Home Front - Salvage drive... The Red Cross launched a salvage drive in September 1940, to collect all unwanted articles and materials. The following year the Lions Club announced their sponsorship of a scrap aluminum drive to be held in Hamilton. A Spectator reporter wrote: Before many months have gone by, three giant new bombers of an RAF squadron will wing their way over Germany carrying super-bombs for the destruction of Nazi factories and stores of war equipment. In order to construct the three bombers, Hamilton had to collect 150,000 worn out pots and pans. For every 8,000 pots or pans collected, enough aluminum to build a Spitfire was released. For every 50,000 pots or pans collected, enough aluminum to build a bomber was released. In August of 1941, Hamilton’s women were encouraged to participate in an experiment in salvage which resulted in an important contribution to the Empire war effort. They were asked to contribute worn out silk hosiery, with the hope that the result would be the accumulation of great quantities of silk, suitable for the fabrication of gunpowder bags. ---------------------------------------------------------- www.northshorepublishing.ca

From the book Memories of Wentworth The Collins Hotel has been a landmark building on King Street ever since 1841. This photograph shows the north side of King Street West looking past the hotel to other notable buildings in this part of Dundas.... Down the street is the Animal Hospital, which over the years was also the location of Brown’s Funeral Home as well as an insurance company, an auto dealership and a specialty shop. The little building in between the two is a jewelry store, but from 1915 to 1920 it served as the original location of Picone’s Food Market. ---------------------------------------------------------- Black Friday! This book is part of a 3-Hamilton book bundle for only $40. PICK UP or Ship See all deals here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/blackfriday2020.html

From the book Prints Over Hamilton - This interesting shot of Hamilton's city hall was taken in 1960, just a short while before staff and politicians moved over... from the old James Street building to the Main Street location. That building off to the left was still known as the Carnegie Library at this point in time while MacNab Street Presbyterian Church can be seen at top left. ------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/prints-over-hamilton.ht

From the book Vanished Hamilton - The Capitol Theatre was built as the Loew's Theatre and opened on New Year's Eve, 1917. At a cost of $500,000 it was one of the most luxurious, up to date theatres in all of Canada. It was renamed the Capitol Theatre in 1922 when the owner's of the Pantages Theatre acquired the building.... In early 1973 the Capitol was torn down leaving only the front which was used as a storefront. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- All 3 books in the Vanished Hamilton series are now available for only $40 on our website: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/special-event-only-vani

From the book Memories of the Beach Strip - It was one of the most famous night spots in Canada, with many of the world's top entertainers performing at the Bra...nt Inn along Burlington's waterfront. Built early in the 1900s, the original building was destroyed by fire in 1925, but the rebuilt structure would be a landmark institution until it was finally demolished in 1969. Shown here is the famous Hale Kai Restaurant on the eastern part of the building. ----------------------------------------------------------- This popular book on the Burlington & Hamilton beach area is currently available in a 3-book combo for only $40. (Burlington & Hamilton book combos to choose from!) Burlington combo: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/special-event-only-burl Hamilton combo: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/special-event-only-hami

From the book The Prints of Hamilton - The McMaster University campus has undergone sweeping changes since this aerial photograph was taken in 1947. There were few buildings on the campus at that time, King Street goes part way through the campus and the Sunken Garden, a popular tourist spot, can be seen to the left in an area now occupied by the McMaster Medical Centre.... ------------------------------------------------------ This book is available during Black Friday Week in a 3-Hamilton book combo for only $40. See more here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/blackfriday2020.html See more