Chedoke-Cootes in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Les Prince Hall

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

1. Les Prince Hall Marker

Inscription. This residence was opened in 2006 and bears the name of Leslie A. Prince, a dedicated teacher, coach and administrator. Between his arrival on campus in 1946 and his retirement in 1980, Les Prince served McMaster in a variety of roles including Assistant Director of Athletics, varsity coach, Director of Athletics, Dean of Men and Dean of Students.

He was a long-serving Hall Master in Student Housing, living with his family on-campus until after his retirement.

In 1990, he received McMaster's highest distinction, an honorary degree. Generations of McMaster students, faculty, staff and alumni will forever associate Les Prince with students, residence life and athletics.

Erected by McMaster University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 43° 16.046′ N, 79° 55.02′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Chedoke-Cootes. It is on Michell Crescent 0.1 kilometers north of Stearn Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the campus of McMaster University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: Michell Crescent, Hamilton ON L8S 4E8, 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: Hedden Hall (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Woodstock Hall (about 240 meters away); Brandon Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McKay Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edwards Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); McMaster University 1887 (approx. half a kilometer away); Bates Residence (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Moulton Hall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

2. Les Prince Hall Marker

Centre of photo, to the left of the maroon coloured Les Prince Hall sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.