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

Wallingford Hall

Photographed by Tim Boyd, January 4, 2026

1. Wallingford Hall Marker

Inscription. Wallingford Hall perpetuates the name of a McMaster University women's residence of the 1920's, in Toronto. That first Wallingford Hall was provided by William Davies, a philanthropic Baptist businessman, and was named after his birthplace in England.

The present Wallingford Hall is one of the six buildings constructed for the University's new home in Hamilton in 1930.

Before nearby Moulton Hall was opened in 1961, a temporary building known as West Wallingford served for several years as an auxiliary residence for women as did, in the 1940's, the President's Residence under the name of Wallingford Annex.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 43° 15.771′ N, 79° 55.295′ 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 when traveling west. The marker is on the campus of McMaster University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2002 Internal Road, Hamilton ON L8S 4L8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Matthews 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 (about 240 meters away); Edwards Hall (about 240 meters 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. Wallingford Hall Marker

On the right of the doorway

McMaster University, 1931 image. Click for full size.

3. McMaster University, 1931

Wallingford Hall is visible at the top centre of the photo. Source: McMaster University Archives (public domain)

William Davies, ca 1920 image. Click for full size.

4. William Davies, ca 1920

Source: Manitoba Historical Society Archives (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 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.