Augusta Street (Hamilton, Ontario)

History

Augusta Street originally between Catharine Street and Ferguson Avenue was known as O'Reilly Street. In 1895 when the TH&B (Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway) line was built the street was trancated at Walnut Street South. The railway line also cut the Corktown neighbourhood in two. The elevated railway line cuts through Shamrock Park.

Chateau Royale is a multi-story residential condominium located in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on James Street South near Augusta Street. Standing at 14-stories (70.0 metres) it is the 19th tallest building in the city. It opened in 2006 after being transformed from an office tower complex into a condominium complex. Originally the office tower complex was known as the Undermount Office Complex and before the Office Complex this was the site of The Alexandra, a roller rink which opened on Christmas Day 1906. It became a popular entertainment spot that featured skating, dancing and big band music. The roller rink closed down 30 April 1964 and was torn down soon thereafter.

Culture

This street also plays host to a yearly block party each August, that extends along Augusta from James St. S. to Hughson St. S. From the Augusta Street Block Party website:

The Augusta Block Party [features] Live music, local vendors, food and a licensed beer garden are just the start! This event is for the whole family, with features including kids play areas, fire safety lessons from Hamilton’s finest fire fighters, and a Chili Cook-off with proceeds to the Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Assistance Fund.

Landmarks

Note: Listing of Landmarks from West to East.

James Street South Shopping District

Chateau Royale (condominium), just north of Augusta on James Street South

Augusta British Pub District:

The Pheasant Plucker

Aout'n About Inc.

Augusta's 'Winking Judge'

Cat 'N' Fiddle

Gallagher's

The Ship

Augusta House Gastropub

Residences on Augusta (Seniors residence)

Canadian Pacific Railway line (originally the TH&B, Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway line (1892-1987))

Shamrock Park

Blueline Taxi Cab company (Just north of Augusta on John Street)

Community

Corktown

Roads that are parallel with Augusta Street

Lower City Roads:

Burlington Street, West/East

Barton Street, West/East

Cannon Street, West/East

Wilson Street

King William Street

King Street, West/East

Main Street, West/East; - Queenston Road

Jackson Street, West/East

Hunter Street, West/East

Augusta Street

Charlton Avenue, West/East

Aberdeen Avenue

Niagara Escarpment (Mountain) Roads:

Concession Street

Queensdale Avenue West/ East

Scenic Drive - Fennell Avenue, West/East

Sanatorium Road

Mohawk Road, West/East

Limeridge Road West/East

Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway - Mud Street, (Hamilton City Road 11)

Stone Church Road, West/East

; Rymal Road, West/East

Twenty Road

Roads that cross Augusta Street

Note: Listing of streets from West to East.

James Street, South

Hughson Street, South

John Street, South

Catharine Street, South