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

Bates Residence

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

1. Bates Residence Marker

Inscription. This apartment-style residence, opened in 1973, recalls the name of Marion Stillwell Bates, a McMaster graduate who was the University's Dean of Women from 1947 to 1965.

In a period during which the number of women students almost tripled, Dean Bates combined efficiency with sympathetic understanding and dignity with friendly warmth. Her wise counsel and personal qualities earned her the confidence and respect of both women and men students.

During and after her deanship, Dr. Bates held positions of leadership in several endeavours, notably the Baptist World Alliance, and she was awarded honorary degrees in Canada and recognition abroad.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 43° 15.823′ N, 79° 55.351′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Chedoke-Cootes. It can be reached from College Crescent. The marker is on the campus of McMaster University, accessible by foot approx. 90 metres from College Crescent and Presidents Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Presidents Drive, Hamilton ON

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L8S 4L8, 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: Moulton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthews Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wallingford Hall (about 120 meters away); Edwards Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McMaster University 1887 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McKay Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Brandon Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Woodstock Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

2. Bates Residence Marker

To the right of the entrance

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 44 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.