Local History:
Local History
The City of Hamilton has a proud and colourful past, and a great wealth of this history is available for viewing in the Local History & Archives department of the Hamilton Public Library. It houses the collection and provides access in a wide variety of formats to information relating to the historical development of the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton-Wentworth region.
Valentine's Cards from 1856
We are very pleased to introduce two Valentine’s cards dated 1856 that we have just received as a donation in Local History & Archives.
Hamilton Public Library's Local History & Archives Department
Learn all about the Hamilton Public Library Local History & Archives Department, including its role in our community, the collections housed, online collections, and current displays at the Library.
PreVIEW
The PreVIEW database contains over 5,000 items from the Hamilton Public Library's Local History & Archives Department. Ten fascinating collections are included that depict the history of Hamilton and the surrounding areas from as far back as the mid-1800s.
Where-to-Look Index
This amazing resource is an up-to-date source for finding information about the history of Hamilton.
