Local History:
City Directories
Within most directories is a listing of street addresses (alphabetically by name of street) as well as a listing alphabetically by surname. The occupant can be determined by the address listing and cross-checked with the surname listing. Quite often information such as a spouse’s name or a tenant’s occupation can be found in the surname listing. Owners are not listed in the directories, only householders. Hamilton City directories: 1853 to present can be found in Local History & Archives The last 5 years are available in hard copy while all earlier editions are available on microfilm Suburban directories: 1957 to present can be found in Local History & Archives The last 5 years are available in hard copy while all earlier editions are available on microfilm These directories include Ancaster, Burlington, Dundas, Stoney Creek and Waterdown Some earlier Hamilton directories may include Dundas and other outlying areas for earlier years. Ask at the Information Desk in Local History & Archives for the years available.
