History and Heritage

Celebrating the lives who have helped shape our world.

Your Reliable Immigration Lawyer for Navigating Windsor’s Immigration Landscape

In the culturally diverse city of Windsor, where opportunities abound and communities thrive, the complexities of immigration law can sometimes pose challenges for individuals seeking to make this vibrant region their new home. Whether you’re pursuing economic prospects, reuniting with family, or seeking refuge, having an experienced immigration lawyer by your side can make all

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Interview with Rob Hamilton

Rob Hamilton has been a lover of architecture for most of his life. He’s also a researcher and librarian by profession. It was this combination of interest and skill that led him to begin learning about the designer of the Hamilton’s iconic Herkimer Apartments, at the corner of Bay St. and Herkimer. Once underway, his

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The Jewish Hamilton Project

The Jewish Hamilton Project features Jewish Hamiltonians reminiscing and reflecting on their experiences of living Jewish lives in Hamilton. The project focuses on areas of everyday life such as education, the Synagogues, the neighbourhood, occupations and anti-semitism. In the process, the view comes to appreciate the vibrancy of Jewish community life in Hamilton particularly during

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The Grand Durand – Hamilton’s Mansions

South Durand is home to one of the best and most architecturally diverse collections of pre-war residential architecture in Canada.  Constructed from the 1850’s to the 1930’s, a time when the revival styles of architecture where in fashion and Hamilton’s economy was booming, the owners and architects who built here had the freedom to express

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