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Hamilton, Ontario
It's History


The ENTIRE History Of Hamilton, Ontario
(200+ Years in 74 Minutes)

The complete history of Hamilton Ontario from Indigenous settlement to modern day. Discover how Hamilton transformed from wilderness to steel town to the diverse city it is today.

This comprehensive Hamilton history documentary covers everything: the Neutral Nation and Indigenous peoples, George Hamilton founding the city in 1816, the rise of steel manufacturing and Stelco, immigration waves from Europe, the Great Depression impact on Hamilton workers, World War Two production, the post-war boom and suburban expansion, deindustrialization in the 1980s, and Hamilton's modern transformation into an arts and culture hub.

Learn about Hamilton's historic neighborhoods, the Niagara Escarpment that divides the city, Burlington Bay and the harbor development, McMaster University's growth, labor unions and worker struggles, the Tiger-Cats football legacy, and how Hamilton became known as the Waterfall Capital of Canada.

This Hamilton Ontario history video explores the complete story of one of Canada's most important industrial cities - from colonial settlement through manufacturing dominance to 21st century reinvention. Perfect for Hamilton residents, history buffs, urban geography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Canadian history and the story of Rust Belt cities.

Hamilton, Canada
Its History, Commerce, Industries, Resources. Issued in its centennial year 1913 by the City Council. (pdf)

The City of Hamilton
And the County of Wentworth (1886) (pdf)

Hamilton
The Birmingham of Canada (1889) (pdf)

Hamilton
The City of Opportunity, 500 Diversified Industries (1928) (pdf)

Wentworth Historical Society

Souvenir of Hamilton (pdf)

A Short History of Court Pride of Ontario
NO. 5640 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1871 to 1896, Ancient Order of Foresters, Compiled and Written by John B. Buckingham, Secretary of the Court With Introduction by J. Watson Stead, Editor of The Ancient Forester.(1896) (pdf)


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