Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 4, 2023

1. Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall Marker

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Quick Facts: Construction completed 1897 • In use January 2, 1902 - August 31, 1959

In the 1880s Hamilton's West End community was growing rapidly. The closest fire protection was a volunteer station on the northeast corner of the Crystal Palace Grounds (Victoria Park). In 1891 it was demolished along with the Crystal Palace building. Mr. Hand, a local fireworks factory owner, led a delegation of West End residents who successfully petitioned City Hall for a proper station.

- Designed by Hamilton architect Lucien Hills.
- Put into service January 2, 1902 as the Sophia St. Fire Hall, also known as The Park Station.

A victim of changing times, the Strathcona Fire Hall closed on August 31, 1959; replaced by a new facility on Ray Street. In 1960 the Hamilton Theatre Inc. was utilizing the old fire hall building as their headquarters. The building was spared demolition when the developer was convinced by the Greek community to adaptively reuse it as part of the adjacent apartment complex.

Erected 2019 by City of Hamilton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 43° 15.752′ N,

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79° 53.072′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Strathcona. It is at the intersection of Strathcona Avenue North and Head Street, on the right when traveling north on Strathcona Avenue North. The marker is on the west side of Victoria Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton ON L8R L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hand Fireworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Crystal Palace and Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton Normal School (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Royal Visit to Hamilton (about

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 29, 2023

2. Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall Marker

120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Strathcona School (about 120 meters away); Early West End Hotels (about 120 meters away); Zion United Church (about 120 meters away); Baseball at Victoria Park (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall Marker detail image. Click for full size.

Hamilton Public Library Local History & Archives

3. Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall Marker detail

4. Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall Marker detail

Former Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall, 2021 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 26, 2021

5. Former Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall, 2021

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.