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The Dynes was oldest, still running hotel until it was demolished. Peggy posted a map overlay of the area back in the early 1800's, two of the hotels she added were, Tavern Capt. Carr and Nehemiah Corey's Hotel.

From Fred; David: Yes, there was a lot of them at the canal, to get the trade of the boats passing through the canal. Fred

This was sent in by one of our residents ________________________________________ I'm a new resident on the beach strip at Dynes Park. Recently we had a vehicle break in/theft as have a few other residents in the 200-500 Beach Blvd area. This was confirmed on reporting our incident to the...

I do remember all those houses, there is actually still one on the beach side of the Trail that wasn't demolished. I was told by the owner that property lines drawn over the years had his house being the only one that wasn't on leased land from the railway. Other residents have informed me that...

I picked this picture up of an old house on the Beach. There is a message on the back stating that the picture was taken on Hamilton Beach and at Station 6, which would be close to Bell Cairn School. I don't think the house is around anymore, but I took the magnifying glass to a scanned close up...

It has been posted in here a few times on when the first canal was cut through the Beach, the rest would be a lot of research. PWGSC; Public Works & Government Services Canada, the present owners of the lift bridge. Map of the original area, thanks to Ray Mifflin; And another, a post card...

There is one started here, http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235

When you believe in something strongly, you have to go out and do something about it From the book, Do Something About It: The Bob Jaggard Story I tried to contact the books author, Rob Kristofferson, but I couldn't locate him, however, the isn't copyright protected...

From the book, The Sand Strip; "When the radial electric railway line was constructed in 1897, a second bridge was needed. This one had wooden sidewalks and a narrow lane for vehicles beside the tracks. The days of the ferry were over-or almost. The old scow was retired from service, and was...

BEACH COMMUNITY EDITION SIERRA LANE IMPROVEMENTS The City of Hamilton and the Province of Ontario, through their Ontario Realty Capital group, has completed a land swap of two small parcels of land on Beach Blvd (at Sierra Lane) adjacent to the Bell Cairn facility. The land transfer will...

Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=28125 From a handout on display on the Burlington Trail; Burlington Beachway-September 25, 2013 Next Steps It is now up to Halton Region to review the plans and the recommendations from...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator ________________________________________________ Jul 04, 2013 Rental operation takes over old pumphouse By Molly Hayes BURLINGTON A new business venture on Burlington Beach will allow visitors to turn the local shore into their own...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________________ June 11, 2013 ByMatthew Van Dongen Ridding Burlington's beach strip of skyline-dominating hydro towers would cost local taxpayers up to $36 million, according to early talks between...

Checking one of our older maps from the Hamilton Public Library, I have noticed a small building near the Lighthouse Keeper's house that is labeled "Telephone Off". Looking at the scale of the map, it is a reasonable guess that red coloured building is the keeper's house. Correct distance from...

Executive Summary Introduction  The Ontario Heritage Act enables municipalities to designate Heritage Conservation Districts (HCDs)  Heritage Conservation Districts allow municipalities to guide future changes in these areas of special character  This study of Heritage...

From 1952 PROCLAMATION The Municipality Of BURLINGTON BEACH COMMISSION Public notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the Lord's Day (Ontario) Act, 1950, and in pursuance of a by-law passed by the municipal council of the Burlington Beach Commission on the 18th day of...

Politics along the strip were confusing I will let Gary Evans explain the Beach Committee with a plagiarized section from his latest book, Memories of the Beach Strip. For the whole story, pick up his book. It's part of the City of Hamilton today, but for a period of 50 years, that area...

Hi , Friends and neighbors. F.Y.I. Yesterday afternoon I’ve attended the US. Steel Community Liaison Committee (USS. CLC.) I sit on as representative for our beach blvd. neighborhood. Before the meeting started we recognized the sudden passing this summer of Brian McCarry from...

Hello! friends and neighbors. We attended one of the monthly B.C.L.G last night held at the Burlington Central Library. This group was formed just over 5 years ago with the goal of restoring the lighthouse & lighthouse keepers cottage. Located in the shadow of the Burlington Canal lift bridge...

Date; Friday September 27th, 2013 Time; Starts at 1pm until whenever(about 4pm). Place; Beach Rescue Unit hall, 316 Beach Blvd Across from the old Dynes property. See you there!