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

Matthews Hall

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

1. Matthews Hall Marker

Inscription. This residence Hall was opened in 1965. It bears the name of Albert Matthews, whose service to McMaster University includes membership on the Board of Governors for more than forty years, beginning in 1908. He was Chairman of the Board for much of this time, including a period of difficult financial and other problems associated with the removal of the University from Toronto to Hamilton in 1930.

From 1937 to 1946 Mr. Matthews had the honour of being Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

The Matthews Tower of McMaster Divinity College was erected in his memory by members of his family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 43° 15.77′ N, 79° 55.307′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Chedoke-Cootes. It is on Scholars Road 0.2 kilometers west of University Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2002 Internal Rd, Hamilton ON L8S 4L8, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and

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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: Wallingford Hall (a few steps from this marker); Moulton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bates Residence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); McMaster University 1887 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Edwards Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McKay Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Brandon Hall (approx. 0.4 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. Matthews Hall Marker

At the bottom right of the building

1937

3. Albert Matthews, as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, 1937

Source: Ontario Legislature (public domain)

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 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.