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

Church of the Ascension

1851

Photographed by Tim Boyd, February 12, 2025

1. Church of the Ascension Marker

Inscription.
Architect: Cumberland and Ridout
An outstanding example of Picturesque Gothic Revival
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected by City of Hamilton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 43° 14.985′ N, 79° 52.176′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Corktown. It is at the intersection of Forest Avenue and John Street South, on the right when traveling east on Forest Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Forest Avenue, Hamilton ON L8N 1X3, 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Charles Garnier (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brock Stepped Here (about 240 meters away); 250 James Street South (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); 17 Augusta Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sandyford Place (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Sandyford Place (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Former Conservatory of Music (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Former T.H. & B. Railway Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Also see . . . Parish History (ascension.com).

The Church of the Ascension was the second Anglican church to be built in Hamilton. The cornerstone was laid on Ascension Day, May 9 1850. The church opened for services on June 22 1851, with the Rev. John Hebden as it's first rector. The land for the church was purchased and donated by Richard Juson, a prominent hardware merchant who was also one of the first wardens.

(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, February 12, 2025

2. Church of the Ascension Marker

On the right of the doorway

The Church of the Ascension (centre of photo), 1860s image. Click for full size.

3. The Church of the Ascension (centre of photo), 1860s

Source: Hamilton Public Library

The Church of the Ascension, 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, February 12, 2025

4. The Church of the Ascension, 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.