GET BOTH BOOKS FOR ONLY $24
1960 HAMILTON
By Gary Evans
When the calendar flipped from 1960 to 1961, residents of Hamilton could look back at what turned out to be a rather fascinating year in the city’s history.
The city suddenly mushroomed in size – in acreage and population – thanks to the annexation of huge tracts of land. Efforts were under way to buy the HSR, the 19th century city hall closed down, and the Governor General opened the new seat of government.
The Sunday sports issue was debated for months on end, then put on the ballot, with the electorate voting in favour. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats gained new owners, sort of, and concluded a blockbuster of a trade.
Stelco was flooded, students were double shifted and a huge backlash resulted from the replacement fountain in Gore Park.
Hamilton in 1960 was a city in transition, and as has been the case since 1846, the Hamilton Spectator’s team of reporters and photographers were there to capture the year in stories and in photographs, all of which makes 1960 Hamilton such a fascinating snapshot in time.
Retail: $19.95 Online: $15.95
By Gary Evans
When the calendar flipped from 1960 to 1961, residents of Hamilton could look back at what turned out to be a rather fascinating year in the city’s history.
The city suddenly mushroomed in size – in acreage and population – thanks to the annexation of huge tracts of land. Efforts were under way to buy the HSR, the 19th century city hall closed down, and the Governor General opened the new seat of government.
The Sunday sports issue was debated for months on end, then put on the ballot, with the electorate voting in favour. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats gained new owners, sort of, and concluded a blockbuster of a trade.
Stelco was flooded, students were double shifted and a huge backlash resulted from the replacement fountain in Gore Park.
Hamilton in 1960 was a city in transition, and as has been the case since 1846, the Hamilton Spectator’s team of reporters and photographers were there to capture the year in stories and in photographs, all of which makes 1960 Hamilton such a fascinating snapshot in time.
Retail: $19.95 Online: $15.95
1961 HAMILTON
By Gary Evans
When the calendar flipped from 1961 to 1962, residents of Hamilton could look back at what turned out to be yet another fascinating year in the city's history.
In 1961, news on a regular basis, centred on the need for a zoo in Hamilton, with proposals that it be on the RBG grounds, at Dundurn Castle, at King's Forest and at Van Wagner's Beach.
The city lost out on the Ontario Police College, and Mount Hope Airport was in the news about reports of a flying saucer making trial flights around the airport.
Perhaps the biggest story of the year - once again - centred on politics. Hamilton and Burlington were at odds during the year over several matters, some of which landed in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board, but all of which left a sour note in neighbourly relations.
It was a busy year, full of riveting new stories, and as has been the case since 1846, the Hamilton Spectator's team of reporters - and years later photographers - were there to capture the year in stories and in photographs, all of which makes 1961 Hamilton such a fascinating snapshot in time.
Retail: $19.95 Online: $15.95
By Gary Evans
When the calendar flipped from 1961 to 1962, residents of Hamilton could look back at what turned out to be yet another fascinating year in the city's history.
In 1961, news on a regular basis, centred on the need for a zoo in Hamilton, with proposals that it be on the RBG grounds, at Dundurn Castle, at King's Forest and at Van Wagner's Beach.
The city lost out on the Ontario Police College, and Mount Hope Airport was in the news about reports of a flying saucer making trial flights around the airport.
Perhaps the biggest story of the year - once again - centred on politics. Hamilton and Burlington were at odds during the year over several matters, some of which landed in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board, but all of which left a sour note in neighbourly relations.
It was a busy year, full of riveting new stories, and as has been the case since 1846, the Hamilton Spectator's team of reporters - and years later photographers - were there to capture the year in stories and in photographs, all of which makes 1961 Hamilton such a fascinating snapshot in time.
Retail: $19.95 Online: $15.95
ADD TO CART TO PICK UP
CLICK HERE FOR PICK UP INFORMATION:
** SAVE THE SHIPPING - PICK UP YOUR ORDER IN PERSON! **
(located in Burlington)
(located in Burlington)
Orders will be available for pick-up between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Monday - Friday) and 10:00am-12:00pm (Sat.-Sun.) excluding holidays.
Pay for your order online & receive an e-mail from us when your order is ready for pick-up.
Expedite your CURBSIDE PICK UP experience by choosing your date & time in advance! (you will be sent an ORDER STATUS e-mail to complete this information after placing your order)
Instructions will be sent via e-mail detailing how to pick up your order.
In person pick-up address: 2351 Sinclair Circle, Burlington. Click here for directions.
Pay for your order online & receive an e-mail from us when your order is ready for pick-up.
Expedite your CURBSIDE PICK UP experience by choosing your date & time in advance! (you will be sent an ORDER STATUS e-mail to complete this information after placing your order)
Instructions will be sent via e-mail detailing how to pick up your order.
In person pick-up address: 2351 Sinclair Circle, Burlington. Click here for directions.
* PICK UP ORDERS MAY BE CANCELLED IF YOU HAVE NOT PICKED UP YOUR ORDER OR CONTACTED US REQUESTING AN EXTENSION! *
* please check your junk e-mail if you haven't heard from us! *