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Maps and Air PhotosCentral Neighbourhood base map prepared for use on this assignment is available to save or print from the link below. City of Hamilton, Planning and Economic Development Department (2005) City of Hamilton website map.hamilton.ca includes:
McMaster University Library Map Collection has historical maps of Hamilton, modern city street maps, topographic maps, some neighbourhood plans. See the class display or ask staff for assistance. Fire Insurance Plans: plans dated 1898 & 1911 can be viewed online. Plans dated 1947 & 1964 are still restricted by copyright and must be viewed in hard copy format in the Map Collection.
Air Photos: 1919-2005. Use this index to see what photos are available for your area. Photos before 1960 are linked directly to the index. Photos from 1960 to present are still restricted by copyright and must be viewed in hard copy format in the Map Collection.
City Planning DocumentsHamilton Neighbourhood Action Strategy (2014) online James Street North Mobility Hub (draft 2014) online Jamesville Neighbourhood Action Plan online Putting People First: The Land Use Plan for Downtown Hamilton online Hamilton’s Heritage [heritage buildings in Hamilton] online
BooksNina Chapple. A Heritage of Stone: Buildings of the Niagara Peninsula, Fergus and Elora, Guelph, Region of Waterloo, Cambridge, Paris, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough, Hamilton, and St. Marys, 2006. Susan Evans Shaw. Heritage Treasures: The historic homes of Ancaster, burlington, Dundas, East Flamborough, Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Waterdown, 2004. Brian Henley. The Grand Old Buildings of Hamilton, 1994. Victorian Architecture in Hamilton To find other books, search McMaster Library Catalogue for hamilton history (Search for words in Subject) Hamilton Public Library has an excellent collection of books about local history (HPL, Local History & Archives Dept.) City Directories show what person or what business was located at an address in a specific year. McMaster Library has the following city directories for the City of Hamilton:
return to the top of the page JournalsScholarly journals are less likely to publish articles about local neighbourhood issues but might provide information on certain topics relating to the history of Hamilton. To investigate what might be available in scholarly journals, try Journals @ Scholars Portal. Popular press journals (such as Macleans, Toronto Life and Hamilton Magazine) are more likely to publish articles about local issues than scholarly journals. To find popular press articles, try these indexes: NewspapersUse LexisNexis to find newspaper articles in The Hamilton Spectator relating to neighbourhood initiatives, development, conservation, history, etc.
Internet Resources(This is not a complete list -- just a few suggestions to get you started!) Central Neighbourhood Association Website Central Neighbourhood Association on Facebook Hamilton Public Library
The Internet Archive is a nonprofit organization that focuses on preservation and providing access to digital cultural artifacts. Shannon Kyles, Mohawk College. Ontario Architecture Website. (includes a good bibliography on other sources of information about architectural styles)
Postcards and Historical PhotographsVintage Postcards of Hamilton, Ontario
Need More Help?Come into the Map Collection (Mills L102) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and look at the display of materials selected for your class. Map Collection Staff will be available to answer your questions.
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