KING STREET, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

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'King Street', is a Lower City arterial road in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Also known as 'Highway 8'. The western-end starts off in front of the ''McMaster Medical Centre'' as a two-way street and passes through Westdale and then at ''Paradise Road South'', ''King Street'' switches over to a one-way street (Westbound) right through the city's core up to ''the Delta'', a spot in town where ''King'' and Main Streets intersect. (West of ''the Delta'', King Street is North of Main Street. East of ''the Delta'' after ''King'' crosses over Main Street, King then runs South of Main Street.) From ''the Delta'' onwards ''King Street'' then switches over to become a two-way street again and ends at Queenston Road in Stoney Creek. (''Queenston Road'', runs parallel with ''King Street'', then ''King Street'' flows northward where it connects and ends at ''Queenston Road''.)

Contents
History
Waterfront Shuttle
Landmarks
Communities
Roads that are parallel with King Street
Roads that cross King Street
References

History


Ellen Fairclough Building/ Hamilton Convention Centre

Standard Life Building & Sheraton Hamilton

King Street East, looking West

King Street West, looking East

Sir John A. Macdonald statue, Gore Park.

War Memorial Monument, Gore Park.

''King Street'' follows the path of an old Indian Trail and was named after King George III. Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods, , Bill, Manson, North Shore Publishing Inc, 2003, ISBN 1-896899-22-6
In 1815, George Hamilton, a settler and local politician, established a town site in the northern portion ''Barton Township'' after the war in 1815. He kept several east-west roads which were originally Indian trails, but the north-south streets were on a regular grid pattern. Streets were designated "East" or "West" if they crossed James Street or ''Highway 6''. Streets were designated "North" or "South" if they crossed ''King Street'' or ''Highway 8''. Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875), , Thomas Melville, Bailey, W.L. Griffin Ltd, 1981,
In 1860, Edward, Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII) was in Hamilton to open up Gore Park (town centre) and the ''Crystal Palace''. The Crystal Palace saw various Agricultural Exhibitions. It was modeled on the famous Crystal Palace designed and built in London, England. By 1891 the structure was in bad condition and decision was made to demolish it. All traces disappeared from the site which is now known as Victoria Park. Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875), , Thomas Melville, Bailey, W.L. Griffin Ltd, 1981,
On 30 October, 1893, The Sir John A. Macdonald Statue arrives in Hamilton from London, England. Official dedication of the statue took place 1 November, 1893. Located at the intersection of King and Hughson Streets. Prime Minister Sir John Thompson in attendance. Sir John A. Macdonald statue, 1893 (www.myhamilton.ca)
The ''Pantages Theatre'' opened up in 1921 on ''King Street'', (between Catharine Street and ''Mary Street''), with a seating capacity of 3,500 made it the largest theatre in Canada at the time. In 1930 it was renamed ''The Palace Theatre''. It closed down in 1972. Hamilton one time was home to many Grand Theatres, all of which are no longer in existence. These include, ''Grand Opera House'' (James Street North), ''Savoy Theatre'' (Merrick Street), ''Temple Theatre'' (behind the ''Terminal Building'' on ''King Street''), ''Lyric Theatre'' (Mary Street) and ''The Loews Theatre'' renamed later to ''The Capitol'' (King Street East). Hamilton our Lives and Times, , Brian, Henley, The Hamilton Spectator, 1993, ISBN 0-9697255-0-7
In 1925, The first traffic lights in Canada went into operation at ''the Delta.'' (11 June, 1925). Vanished Hamilton Calender, , Margaret, Houghton, North Shore Publishing, 2006, ISBN 1-896899-39-0
McMaster University moved to Hamilton, Ontario from Toronto in 1930, thanks to the efforts of Thomas McQuesten. Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol III, 1925-1939), , Thomas Melville, Bailey, W.L. Griffin Ltd, 1992,
Christ the King Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. The Cathedral was consecrated on December 19, 1933. The cathedral is perched atop a hill overlooking Highway 403 leading in towards the rest of ''Hamilton'' and one travelling towards ''Oakville'', ''Missisauga'' and ''Toronto''. [1]
CHCH-TV 11 began broadcasting in 1954 as a CBC affiliate from a studio on ''King Street West'' (close to Victoria Park) and a transmitter located at 481 First Road West in Stoney Creek. At the time, all private stations were required to be CBC affiliates. CH TV Hamilton History Then in 1961, ''CHCH'' disaffiliated from the ''CBC'' and became an independent TV station. CH TV Hamilton History CHCH-TV 11 studios are now at the corner of Jackson Street West and ''Caroline Streets''. The old studio building on ''King Street West'' is now the Westside Concert Theatre.
In 1966, ''Terminal Towers'' including a new eight-storey Holiday Inn opened on the site of the old ''transit terminal'' between King and Main at Catharine Street. It's now called ''Effort Square'' and the hotel is a ''Ramada Plaza Hotel''. Hamilton Spectator article: "Lament for a Downtown"
Modern day architectural developments on ''King Street'' include the following, Phase 1 of Lloyd D. Jackson Square (mall) was completed, including Stelco Tower and Bank of Montreal Pavilion in 1972. Hamilton Spectator article: "Lament for a Downtown" Then in 1977, the second phase of ''Jackson Square'' was completed with a six-storey office tower, but not the department store intended to be its major attraction. Hamilton Spectator article: "Lament for a Downtown" Also in 1977, The Art Gallery of Hamilton opened beside the ''Board of Education building.'' Gallery of distinction. In 1981, The ''Hamilton Convention Centre'' and the government office tower above it opened. The tower was named the Ellen Fairclough Building one year later in 1982. Skyscraperpage.com: Hamilton, Ontario In 1983, the ''Standard Life Centre'' opened at the west end of ''Jackson Square''. Hamilton Spectator article: "Lament for a Downtown" In 1985, Sheraton Hamilton, connected to ''Jackson Square'', opened, boosting downtown Hamilton's hotel space. Hamilton Spectator article: "Lament for a Downtown" In 1985, Copps Coliseum, sports and entertainment arena with a capacity of up to 19,000 (depending on event type and configuration) opens its doors for business (one block North of ''King Street'' at Bay Street). It's named after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor K. Copps. OHL Arena Guide: Copps Coliseum (1985) In 1987, the first of two reflective glass buildings of the CIBC tower (Commerce Place I) opened at ''King'' and ''James'' opposite ''Gore Park''. The other (Commerce Place II) opened in 1990. Skyscraperpage.com: Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton has hosted several cultural and craft fairs since the 1960s, notably Festival of Friends[1], which made it a major tourist destination. The Festival of Friends, founded in 1975, is the largest annual free music event in the country. Burton Cummings, Lighthouse and Bruce Cockburn have been among the main stage headliners at Gage Park on Gage Avenue. WestJet is a major sponsor of the festival. WestJet sponsors Festival of Friends in Hamilton Hamilton is also home to the Mustard Festival[2] because Hamilton is home to the largest miller of dry mustard in the world. It's held annually at ''Ferguson Station'', Ferguson Avenue and ''King Street East'' at ''Hamilton's International Village'' and is another summertime food & beverage festival that features some of the top Blues and Jazz acts in the region. Hamilton's Annual Mustard Festival
In 2001, the Steven Seagal film Exit Wounds used the streets of Downtown Hamilton for a period of 6-weeks during a night shoot of the movie's climatic chase scene that features the Gore Park water fountain and the Hamilton GO Transit station, Original site of the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway (1892-1987).

Waterfront Shuttle


The ''Waterfront Shuttle'' is a free service offered by the Hamilton Street Railway. It has a seasonal schedule that runs weekends from May-to-October connecting Hamilton's downtown core to the waterfront and attractions that can be found there like HMCS Haida and the Parks Canada Discovery Centre. The route circles Hamilton's downtown core around York Boulevard (north), Bay Street South (west), King Street West (south) and James Street North (east). Then it travels north along James Street and the Art District until it reaches the waterfront at ''Guise Street'' past the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Harbour West Marina Complex. Then the route hangs a left on ''Discovery Drive'', the site of the ''Parks Canada Discovery Centre''. Also at this site is the ''Hamilton Harbour Queen'' (cruise boat), ''Hamiltonian'' (tour boat) and the ''Hamilton Waterfront Trolley''. The Waterfront Shuttle (Trolley)- HSR

Landmarks


Queen Victoria statue, Gore Park.

King Street West, looking East

King Street West, looking West

King Street West, street banner


''Note: Listing of Landmarks from West to East.''

McMaster University

McMaster Medical Centre

★ McMaster Museum of Art

Ronald V. Joyce Stadium, (McMaster University)

David Braley Athletic Centre, (McMaster University)

Westdale Library

★ Coronation Park, (just north of ''King Street'' on ''Paradise Road'')


Coronation Arena/Pool

Highway 403 Overpass (bridge)

Christ the King Cathedral

Staircase Cafe Theatre, (north of ''King Street'' on Dundurn Street)

★ Dundurn Plaza (shopping)

Victoria Park, (old site of the Crystal Palace)

[3] Westside Concert Theatre, former CHCH TV 11 studios.

Locke Street Shopping district (Antique shops, Art galleries, Cafes & fine dining Restaurants)

★ ''Grand Lodge of Canada'' (The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario)

Scottish Rite Castle, Originally the home of George Elias Tuckett, (1835-1900), ''Tuckett Tobacco Company'' owner + Hamilton's 27th Mayor in 1896. (just South of ''Main Street'' on Queen Street South Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875), , Thomas Melville, Bailey, W.L. Griffin Ltd, 1981,

Hess Village, (site of summertime Jazz Festival)

★ King Street West Shopping District.

Art Gallery of Hamilton, (Second largest permanent collection in Ontario, and third largest in Canada)

Copps Coliseum, (one block north of ''King Street'' at Bay Street)

Standard Life Building

Sheraton Hamilton (hotel), just East of ''Bay Street North'' on ''King Street West''.

Stelco Tower (part of the Lloyd D. Jackson Square Mall complex)

Lloyd D. Jackson Square (mall)

Ellen Fairclough Building/ Hamilton Convention Centre

Commerce Place I & Commerce Place II (Twin tower complex)

Gore Park including Queen Victoria statue [4]

★ Gore Park Water Fountain

★ Gore Park War Memorial Monument

★ Downtown Bingo Hall

HSBC Building

Sir John A. Macdonald statue (Gore Park) Statue info. at myhamilton.ca

Connaught Block (Royal Connaught Hotel/ Holiday Inn)

★ Ramada Plaza (hotel)

Ferguson Station (historic site)- defunct Grand Trunk Railway train station, site of the summertime ''Mustard Festival''

★ International Village (shopping district)

★ Wellington Park

First Place Hamilton, Seniors apartment building

★ Canadian Blood Services building

Cathedral Secondary School

Ivor Wynne Stadium, home of the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats, (2-blocks north of ''King Street'', 2-blocks West of Gage Avenue)

Scott Park Secondary School

Scott Park Arena

Gage Park

★ Hamilton Children's Museum (inside ''Gage Park'')

★ Gage Park Bandshell (concert stage)

★ Gage Park fountain

★ The Delta (where ''King Street'' and Main Street intersect)

Ottawa Street Shopping District - "Textile District"

Brock University, (Hamilton campus)

★ Bartonville Cemetery

★ Red Hill Bowl (park)

★ Red Hill Creek Valley

★ Red Hill Valley Trail

★ Red Hill Creek

Red Hill Valley Parkway, flows underneath ''King Street'' overpass

★ St. Joseph's Community Health Centre

★ Stoney Creek Cemetery

Stoney Creek Battlefield Park, where the Battle of Stoney Creek took place during the War of 1812.

★ Stoney Creek Battlefield House and Monument

★ Stoney Creek Motel

★ Hamilton Public Library (Stoney Creek branch)

★ Stoney Creek Dairy Ice Cream (restaurant/ factory)

★ St. Francis Xavier Junior Separate School

★ Cenotoph Park

Communities


''Note: Listing of neighbourhoods from West to East.'' Hamilton Neighbourhood Boundaries, (map.hamilton.ca)

Ainsley Wood

Westdale

Strathcona

Central - The financial center of Hamilton, Ontario

Beasley

Landsdale

Gibson

Stipeley

Crown Point

The Delta

Bartonville

Glenview

Corman/ Vincente ''King Street'' is the division between these 2 neighbourhoods.

Greenford/ Gershome ''King Street'' is the division between these 2 neighbourhoods.

Stoney Creek

Cherry Heights

Roads that are parallel with King Street


''Lower City Roads:''

Burlington Street, West/East

Barton Street, West/East

Cannon Street, West/East

Wilson Street

King William Street

★ 'King Street,' West/East

Main Street, West/East; - Queenston Road

Jackson Street, East

Hunter Street, West/East

Augusta Street

Charlton Avenue, West/East

Aberdeen Avenue
''Niagara Escarpment (Mountain) Roads:''

Concession Street

Fennell Avenue, West/East

Mohawk Road, West/East

Limeridge Road West/East

Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway - Mud Street, (Hamilton City Road 11)

Stone Church Road, West/East

; Rymal Road, West/East

Twenty Road

Roads that cross King Street


''Note: Listing of streets from West to East.''

★ Longwood Road, South

Chedoke Parkway, (passes underneath ''King Street West'' bridge)

Dundurn Street, North, South

Locke Street, North, South

Queen Street, North, South

Hess Street, North, South

Bay Street, North, South

MacNab Street, North, South

James Street, North, South

Hughson Street, North, South

John Street, North, South

Catharine Street, North, South

Ferguson Avenue, North, South

Wellington Street, North, South

Victoria Avenue, North, South

Wentworth Street, North, South

Sherman Avenue, North, South

Gage Avenue, North, South

Ottawa Street, South

Kenilworth Avenue, South

Parkdale Avenue, South

Red Hill Valley Parkway
★ Under Construction
★ (will pass underneath ''King Street East'' when complete)

Nash Road, South

Centennial Parkway, South

Lake Avenue Drive

Gray Road

Green Road

References


1. Parish History


Westdale Village

Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners

MyWestdale - Westdale schools alumni directory

Locke Street.com

Locke Street South Shopping District

Downtown Hamilton

International Village

James Street North Art District

Ottawa Street B.I.A.

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Google Maps: King Street (Hybrid)



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