List of streets in Hamilton, Ontario

Many of the streets in Hamilton were named after the Loyalist families who arrived to Hamilton after the British lost the American Revolutionary War. These names include "Hess", "Hughson", "Land", "Beasley", "Gage", "Doan", "Davis", "Mills", "Carpenter", and "Brant". The Loyalists were the pioneers of Hamilton and area.cite book|title=Saga of a City|first=Milton |last=Watson|publisher=The Hamilton Spectator|year=1938]

Many of the street names in Hamilton have changed over the years. James Street south of King was called "Jarvis", Jackson Street was "Maiden Lane", John Street was "Mountain Street", Main Street east of James was "Brougham Street", Hunter Street east of James was called "Peel Street", Charlton Avenue West was "Anderson Street", Charlton Avenue was "Hannah Street", Park Street was "Bond Street", Bay Street South was "Bowry Street", Cannon Street was known as "Henry Street", Barton Street West was "Concession" and Upper James Street on the mountain was known as "Caledonia Road."cite book|title=Saga of a City|first=Milton |last=Watson|publisher=The Hamilton Spectator|year=1938]

The list

The following is a list of streets found in Hamilton, Ontario:

Lower City (below Escarpment)

*50 Road
*Aberdeen Avenue, named after Lord Aberdeen (John Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair) and Lady Aberdeen (Ishbel Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair) who both lived in Hamilton on Bay Street South (1890-1898) with their four children. They presided over the opening of the "Hamilton Public Library" on September 16, 1890. Lord Aberdeen was appointed Governor General of Canada in 1893. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Augusta Street, originally, between Catharine Street and Ferguson Avenue was known as "O'Reilly Street". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Barton Street, In the early days Hamilton was known as "Barton township", named after a township in Lincoln County, England. "Barton Street" is all that remains of the township. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Bay Street, derives its name from its proximity to Hamilton Harbour, which was once "Burlington Bay". cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Beach Boulevard, road that runs parallel with the Burlington Bay Skyway Bridge.
*Burlington Street, original name was "Industrial Road". It derives its name from its proximity to Hamilton Harbour, which used to be called Burlington Bay. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Cannon Street, was originally called "Henry Street". The section between Bay and James Streets was called "Miles Street". The origins of the "Cannon" street name remains a mystery for local historians. cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Caroline Street named after one of Peter Hess's daughters.
*Catharine Street, named after Nathaniel Hughson's daughter. (Hughson was one of the city founders of Hamilton). Other streets in the city were named after him and his family members. "Hughson", "Rebecca" (wife) and "James" (son). cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Centennial Parkway
*Charlton Avenue, named after Benjamin Ernest Charlton, (1835-1901), teacher, manufacturer, politician and mayor of Hamilton. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] Originally "Charlton Street" was named "Hannah Street". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Cochrane Road, road that leads to "King's Forest Park" from the "Queenston Traffic Circle".
*Cootes Drive
*Dundurn Street, originated with Sir Allan MacNab who named his home Dundurn Castle and its landscaped grounds "Dundurn Park". Originally Dundurn Street, South of King Street West was known as "Garth Street" up to 1913. "Dundurn" is a Gaelic word meaning "the fort on the water." cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Ferguson Avenue, site of "Ferguson Station" (historic site)- defunct train station. Summertime "Mustard Festival" held here. Ferguson Avenue south of Main Street use to be called, "Cherry Street". cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Fruitland Road
*Gage Avenue, "Gage Avenue" and Upper Gage Street are named after James Gage, a lumber merchant and his uncle "William Gage", a farmer. Together James and William had a farm that was the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek during the War of 1812. The wounded were treated inside their home and they were both awarded compensation for it by the government. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Governor's Road,
*Gray Road
*Green Road
*Hess Street, named after Peter Hess, (1779-1855), farmer, landowner. Peter Street in Hamilton also named after him as well as Caroline Street named after one of his daughters. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] also the site of Hess Village.
*Hughson Street, named after Nathaniel Hughson, (1755-1837), Farmer & hotel owner, Loyalist who moved to Canada following the American Revolution, one of the city founders. Other Streets in the city were named after his family members: James, Rebecca and Catharine. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Hunter Street, named after Peter Hunter Hamilton, (1800-1857), landowner and businessman + half brother of city founder George Hamilton. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] Originally, sections of "Hunter Street" were called "William Street" after King William IV and "Peel Street" after the British PM, Sir Robert Peel. cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Jackson Street, named after Edward Jackson, (1799-1872), tinware manufacturer. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] Originally "Jackson Street" was called "Tyburn Street" and later "Maiden Lane". It is now named after "Edward Jackson". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*James Street, named after one of Nathaniel Hughson's sons. Hughson was one of the City founders of Hamilton along with George Hamilton and James Durand. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] Originally, James Street was called "Lake Road" because it was the road that lead to Lake Ontario to the north. Then it was renamed to "Jarvis Street" after city founder George Hamilton's wife (Maria Jarvis) and then finally changed to its present-day "James". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*John Street, originally known as Mountain Road.
*Kenilworth Avenue
*King Street (Hamilton), follows the path of an old Indian Trail and was named after King George III. cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*King Street (Dundas),
*King William Street
*Lake Avenue, the hub of early Stoney Creek was the intersection of "Lake Avenue" and "King Street". cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
* [http://www.lockestreet.com/] Locke Street, antique shops and cafes. Origins of street name as early as 1840 when it was spelled as "L-o-c-k" and by 1870 the spelling was standardized to "Locke". North of "King Street West" was known as "Railway Street" because it ran to the Great Western Railway yards. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*MacNab Street, named after Allan McNab, (1798-1862), "Sir. Allan Napier McNab" soldier, lawyer, businessman, knight and former Prime Minister of Upper Canada. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] cite book| last = Bailey| first = Melville| title = The History of Dundurn Castle and Sir Allan MacNab | date = 1987 (reprint)| pages = 1-38]
*Main Street, originally called "Court Street", after the first courthouse that stood on it. It is now called "Main Street" because it formed the "main" concession line of "Barton Township". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Nash Road
* [http://www.shopottawastreet.com] Ottawa Street B.I.A, also known as Hamilton's "Textile District."
*Parkdale Avenue
*Quigley Road
*Queen Street, was named after Queen Caroline of Brunswick, wife of King George IV. cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Queenston Road
*Sherman Avenue, originally called "Shearman Avenue" which was named after the first land assessor of the district, nothing more is known of Shearman who remains a man of mystery in Hamilton's history books. Later the name was changed from Shearman to Sherman Avenue in honour of brothers Clifton Sherman, (1872-1955) and Frank Sherman, (1887-1967), who both founded "Dominion Foundries and Steel" (later called Dofasco) in 1912, creating a giant that would bring prosperity and identity to the city. cite web| title = Hamilton Spectator: "The Greatest Hamiltonian". (II)| url=http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=hamilton/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1143499813048&call_pageid=1020420665036&col=1014656511815| accessdate = 2008-01-25] cite web| title = The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction| url=http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/LibraryServices/gallery/| accessdate = 2008-01-25] cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Victoria Avenue, named after Queen Victoria. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Wentworth Street, named after Sir John Wentworth, lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, from 1792 to 1808. cite book|title=Barton on the Mountain|first=Mabel |last=Burkholder |publisher=Hamilton Public Library|year=1956]
*Wellington Street, originally Wellington Street was called "Lovers' Lane". cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Wilson Street (Hamilton), "Wilson Street" between James Street and "Mary Street" was originally called "Gore Street" after the "District of Gore". Wilson Street was named after Hugh B. Wilson, a local landowner who opened a survey on the street. cite book|title=Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods|first=Bill |last=Manson |publisher=North Shore Publishing Inc|year=2003|id= ISBN 1-896899-22-6]
*Woodward Avenue,
*York Boulevard, was part of the military road that connected the chain stations lying between Kingston and the Niagara River, this road was the main route to York (Toronto). As a result, it became known as York Street. In 1976, the road was closed for construction, widened and renamed "York Boulevard" November 29, 1976. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]

Mountain (Escarpment)

*Airport Road
* [http://www.concessionstreet.com/] Concession Street, (oldest settlement area on the mountain, once an African American neighbourhood settled by slaves escaping the U.S. via the underground railroad [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad] ). Originally known as "Stone Road" and changed to "Concession Street" in 1909. Originally was a separate community from the Lower city Hamilton and known as "Mount Hamilton" but by 1891, properties north of "Concession Street" were annexed by the city and were serviced with water, sewers and sidewalks. Note: "Aberdeen Avenue" in the Lower City was originally known as Concession Street. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Dartnall Road
*Dickenson Road, named after John Dickenson, politician and one of the "Five John's" of the "Cataract Power Company" who first brought electricity from DeCew Falls to Hamilton. Although was one of the country's electrical pioneers, he never had electric power in his home. John's great grandson Herb Dickenson played for the New York Rangers in the NHL. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Fennell Avenue, named after Joseph Fennell, (1835-1919), Anglican priest. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol III, 1925-1939)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1992]
*Fiddlers Green Road, named after a legend that talks about a group of fiddlers that would gather nearby "Fiddler's Green Inn" with their violins for much music and dancing. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Garner Road, named after William B. Garner (blacksmith) who operated a blacksmith shop on the intersection with Southcote Road. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Garth Street
*Glancaster Road
*Golf Links Road
*Greenhill Avenue
*Highland Park
*Limeridge Road, named after a limestone ridge that can be seen today in the rock cuts running parallel to the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Mohawk Road, the road follows the route of an ancient Indian Trail. Indians walked this path from upper New York State. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Mount Albion Road
*Mountain Brow Boulevard
*Mud Street, the name originates from the 1700s and is descriptive of the road when the horse and buggy reigned. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Nebo Road
*Ridge Road
*Rymal Road, named after William Rymal, (1759-1852), farmer and one of earliest settlers on the Hamilton mountain. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Sanatorium Road,
*Scenic Drive,
*Stone Church Road, named after the "Barton Stone Church" on the corner of "Upper James Street". cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Trinity Church Road
*Twenty Road, takes its name from "Twenty Mile Creek" in the northwest part of Glanbrook. cite book|title=Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide|first=Margaret |last=Houghton|publisher=James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.|year=2002|id= ISBN 1-55028-773-7]
*Upper Centennial Parkway
*Upper Gage Avenue, "Upper Gage Avenue" and Gage Avenue are named after James Gage, a lumber merchant and his uncle "William Gage", a farmer. Together James and William had a farm that was the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek during the War of 1812. The wounded were treated inside their homes and they were both awarded compensation for it by the government. cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981]
*Upper James Street, (See James Street), Originally was called the "Caledonia Road" because it was the road that lead to Caledonia, Ontario.
*Upper Kenilworth Avenue
*Upper Paradise Road
*Upper Ottawa Street
*Upper Sherman Avenue (See Sherman Avenue)
*Upper Wentworth Street (See Wentworth Street)
*Upper Wellington Street (See Wellington Street)
*West 5th Street
*Whitechurch Road
*Wilson Street (Ancaster)

References

* Weaver, John C. (1985). Hamilton: an illustrated history. James Lorimer & Company, Publishers, ISBN 0-88862-593-6

External links

* [http://bartonvillagebia.com Barton Village BIA]
* [http://ourbeasley.com Beasley Neighbourhood (ourbeasley.com)]
* [http://www.concessionstreet.com/ Concession Street B.I.A.]
* [http://www.downtownhamilton.org Downtown Hamilton]
* [http://www.durandna.com/ Durand Neighbourhood]
* [http://www.hessvillage.com/ Hess Village: Official web site]
* [http://kirkendallhood.ca Kirkendall Neighbourhood]
* [http://www.hamiltoninternationalvillage.ca/ International Village]
* [http://www.jamestreetnorth.ca/ James Street North Art District]
* [http://www.lockestreet.com/ Locke Street.com]
* [http://www.loso.ca Locke Street South Shopping District]
* [http://www.shopottawastreet.com Ottawa Street B.I.A.]
* [http://www.southstipeley.ca/ South Stipeley Neighbourhood Association]
* [http://www.westdalevillage.ca/main.htm Westdale Village]
* [http://www.awwca.ca/ Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners]