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Hamilton History

@hamiltonhistory

Tweeting the history of the city you thought you knew. Goal: engaging discussion on heritage, history and the city. Also tweeting upcoming events in HamOnt

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2011 theme: “Our Changing Landscapes” explores how our heritage buildings & landscapes evolved over time, reflecting our changing community

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19th century saw the opening of insane asylums for those with mental illness. The 6th in Ontario was built in #HamOnt 1876, 202 patients

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Smaller steelworks across Ontario and Quebec incorporated as Steel Company of Canada in 1910, which became known simply as "Stelco" #HamOnt

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Kick off your Niagara War of 1812 commemoration at Doors Open Grimsby September 24 at the Forty Mile Park, site of the Engagement at the 40

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@EttieKit How did it go looking into the history of your new location? Another great resource can be found @ http://bit.ly/ggZFft

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In 1862, #HamOnt nearly went bankrupt. Furniture and portraits of former mayors were seized and auctioned. They were bought, donated back.