Strathcna in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Early West End Hotels
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 4, 2023
1. Early West End Hotels Marker
Quick Facts: Two hotels patronized by users of Crystal Palace and Victoria Park
The opening of the Crystal Palace on the Victoria Park grounds in 1860 inspired West End population growth and the creation of new businesses. Two hotels were established, one at King St. W. and Locke St., and the other at Locke St. and Peter St. They were supplied by the Crystal Palace Brewery located nearby on the south side of King St., just west of Margaret St.
Locke and Peter Streets
- 1879 - called Crystal Palace Hotel, owned by John Duffy.
- 1892 - called Victoria Park View Hotel after demolition of Crystal Palace (1890).
- 1896-1918 - name changed to Park View Hotel.
- Post 1918 - building has hosted many businesses including the Park Grocery store and a private residence.
King W. and Locke Streets
- 1862 - Joseph Kent established hotel and grocery store at King and Pearl Streets.
- 1864 - hotel moved to King and Locke Streets.
- 1891 - name changed to Park Hotel by owner John Cooper, used by ball teams from Victoria Park and West End Pleasure Club.
Hotel functioned at this site for more than 150 years.
Erected 2019 by City of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker
this page online
Location. 43° 15.729′ N, 79° 52.981′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Strathcna. Marker is on Locke Street North, 0.1 kilometers north of King Street West, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in Victoria Park, between Morden and Peter Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton ON L8R L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erskine Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion United Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Crystal Palace and Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Nine-hour Movement/ Les Mouvement des Neuf Heures (about 120 meters away); Baseball at Victoria Park (about 150 meters away); Hand Fireworks (about 150 meters away); The First Royal Visit to Hamilton (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 3, 2023
2. Early West End Hotels Marker
courtesy Hamilton Public Library Local History & Archives
3. Early West End Hotels Marker detail
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 27, 2023
4. Former Park View Hotel, Locke and Peter Streets, 2023
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 27, 2023
5. Former Park Hotel, Locke and King Steets, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 27, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
