Central Hamilton , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Lloyd D. Jackson Square
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 7, 2025
1. Lloyd D. Jackson Square Marker
The Redevelopment of 43 acres known as Lloyd D. Jackson Square commenced in 1966 when the City of Hamilton entered into agreements with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to share its cost. Land was acquired and cleared for civic, institutional and commercial redevelopment. The result is a business and cultural centre serving not only the City of Hamilton but the entire region of Hamilton-Wentworth and beyond.
This plaque is placed in recognition or contributions made to Lloyd D. Jackson Square by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the City and Citizens of Hamilton and private enterprise.
Erected 1983 by Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the City and Citizens of Hamilton and private enterprise.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 43° 15.417′ N, 79° 52.15′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Central Hamilton. It is at the intersection of King Street West and James Street North, on the right when traveling west on King Street West. Touch for map. Marker
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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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clock of the Charging Horsemen (a few steps from this marker); The Official Birthplace of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Right House (now Park Place) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pigott Building (about 150 meters away); 47 James Street South (about 150 meters away); The First Telephone Exchange in the British Empire (about 180 meters away); The City of Hamilton Cenotaph (about 180 meters away); Former Dominion Public Building
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 7, 2025
2. Lloyd D. Jackson Square Marker (left of the entrance)
Photographed by Tim Boyd
3. Lloyd D. Jackson (1888-1973), Mayor of Hamilton from 1940-1962
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 7, 2025
4. Lloyd D. Jackson Square, 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
