THE HEART OF THE CITY
CITY DIRECTORIES
KING STREET EAST BETWEEN HUGHSON AND JOHN STREETS
1921 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43 | Fashion Craft Cloth | |
| 45 | Clyde Block | Offices |
| 47-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | |
| 51-3 | Vacant | |
| 55-9 | R. McKay & Co. | Dry Goods |
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| Leslie Shoe Store | ||
| 65 | Namking Café | |
| 67 | Bruce’s Confections | |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | Fred Walker | |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Print Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Parker’s Dye Works Ltd. | |
| 79 | L. Christopher | Confections |
| Heintzman &Co. Ltd. | Piano | |
| L. R. Steel Service Ltd. |
1921 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Hamilton Provident and Loan Society | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Kidner Paty Co. | ||
| Peninsula Equipment Co. | Iron Works | |
| J.A.M. Taylor Co. | ||
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| 64-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros. Co. | |
| 62 | Herbt B. Wichins | |
| Robert Junor | China | |
| Hamilton Auction Sales Co. | ||
| 64 | Trade Chambers | |
| Alfred Stiles | Tailor | |
| Alfred Powis & Son | Grocery Broker | |
| Acadia Sugar Refinishing Co. | ||
| The Eddy Co. | ||
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Powey Holders Mutual Life Insurance | ||
| Paul Powisl | Real Estate | |
| Treveller’s Club | ||
| International Association of Machinists | ||
| 66 | William McLelland | Men’s Furnishings |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | |
| 70 | W.G. Pranning | |
| Smooth Service Corporation | ||
| 80 | Post Office |
1922 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-59 | L. R. Steel Co. Limited Stores | |
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| T. A. Wooley | Real Estate | |
| Benf Laing | Dancing School | |
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| 65 | Namking Café | |
| 67 | Bruce’s Confections | |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | Fred Walker | |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Print Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Parker’s Dye Works Ltd. | |
| 79 | L. Christopher | Confections |
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano | |
| L. R. Steel Service Ltd. |
1922 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Hamilton Provident and Loan Society | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| Pure Food Café | ||
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros Co. | |
| 62 | Herbt B. Wichins | |
| The Gift Shop | ||
| Hamilton Auction Sales Co. | ||
| 64 | Trade Chambers | |
| Alfred Stiles | Tailor | |
| Alfred Powis & Son | Grocery Broker | |
| Acadia Sugar Refinishing Co. | ||
| The Eddy Co. | ||
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Powey Holders Mutual Life Insurance | ||
| Paul Powis | Real Estate | |
| Treveller’s Club | ||
| International Association of Machinists | ||
| 66 | A. B. MacKay Building | |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | |
| 70 | W.G. Manning | Dentist |
| Wentworth Estate | ||
| Smooth Service Corp. | ||
| 80 | Post Office |
1923 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-53 | Fashion – Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-59 | L. R. Steel Co. Ltd. | Department Store |
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstoner Corset Shop | |
| A. M. Spencer | Milliner | |
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| T. A. Woodley | Real Estate | |
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Namking Café | ||
| 67 | Bruce’s | Drugs |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Parker’s Dye Works | |
| 79 | L. Christopher | |
| Haintzman & Co. Ltd. | Pianos |
1923 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Hamilton Provident and Loan Society | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros. Co. | |
| 62 | Pure Food Café | |
| Madison English Billiard Parlor | ||
| 64 | Trade Chambers | |
| Alfred Stile | Merchant Tailor | |
| Alfred Powis Son | Grocery Broker | |
| Acadia Sugar Regining Co. | ||
| The E. B. Eddy Co. | ||
| W. C. McDonald (Inc.) | ||
| Ames A. E. & Co. | Investments | |
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Iron Steel and Tin Workers’ Association | ||
| Paul Powis | Real Estate and Insurance | |
| Travellers’ Club | ||
| International Association of Machinist | ||
| 66 | A. B. Mackay Building | |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | Piano |
| 70 | M. G. Manning | Dentist |
| Vacant | ||
| Investors Service | ||
| 80 | Post Offices |
1924 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-53 | Fashion – Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-59 | L. R. Steel Co. Ltd. | Department Store |
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstoner Corset Shop | |
| A. M. Spencer | Millinery | |
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| T. A. Woodley | Real Estate | |
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Namking Café | ||
| 67 | P. Dunningan Ltd. | Drugs |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Carfield Restaurant | |
| 79 | L. Christopher | |
| Marks Coal Co. | ||
| Haintzman & Co. Ltd. | Pianos |
1924 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Hamilton Provident and Loan Society | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros Co. | |
| 62 | Pure Food Café | |
| C. M. Aikire Billiards | ||
| 64 | Trade Chambers | |
| Alfred Stile | Merchant Tailor | |
| Alfred Powis Son | Grocery Broker | |
| Acadia Sugar Regining Co. | ||
| The E. B. Eddy Co. | ||
| W. C. McDonald (Inc.) | ||
| Ames A. E. & Co. | Investments | |
| J. O. Wilson | Bond Broker | |
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Paul Powis | Real Estate and Insurance | |
| Travellers’ Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. Mackay Building | |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | Piano |
| 70 | Trousers Specialty & Son Ltd. | |
| 80 | Post Offices |
1926 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-9 | Steels’ Consolidation Ltd. | Department Store |
| 55 | Martin’s Cafeteria | |
| Central Bowling Club | ||
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Spencer Hat Shop | ||
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| National School of Dancing | ||
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Namking Cafe | ||
| 67 | P. Dunningan Ltd. | Drugs |
| Boakes Tea Room | ||
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | Men’s Furnishing |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| 77 | Richard Giddings | Furs |
| 79 | L. Christopher | Confectionery |
| Marks Coal Co. | ||
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano |
1926 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Hamilton Provident Loan Corporation | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | ||
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros Co. Ltd. | Wholesale Jewellers |
| 62 | Pure Food Cafeteria | |
| C. M. Aikines | Billiards | |
| 64 | Mack’s Drug Store | |
| Alfred Powis & Son | Grocery Brokers | |
| Applegath & Craven | Advertising Agents | |
| Acadia Sugar Refining | ||
| The E. B. Eddy Co. | ||
| M. C. MacDonald (Inc.) | ||
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Paul Powis | Real Estate | |
| Travellers’ Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. Mackay Building | |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | Pianos |
| 70 | C. P. Carpenter & Son | Wholesale Fruits |
| 80 | Postal Office |
1927 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-9 | Steels’ Consolidation Ltd. | Department Store |
| 55 | Martin’s Cafeteria | |
| Central Bowling Club | ||
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Spencer Hat Shop | ||
| Mather and Co. | Photo | |
| Vacant | ||
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Vacant | ||
| 67 | P. Dunningan Ltd. | Drugs |
| Boakes Tea Room | ||
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | Men’s Furnishing |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| 77 | Richard Giddings | Furs |
| 79 | L. Christopher | Confectionery |
| Marks Coal Co. | ||
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano |
1927 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Huron and Erie Mortgage Corporation | |
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | ||
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros. Co. Ltd. | Wholesale Jewellers |
| 62 | Pure Food Cafeteria | |
| C. M. Aikines | Billiards | |
| 64 | Vacant | |
| Alfred Powis & Son | Grocery Brokers | |
| Applegath & Craven | Advertising Agents | |
| Acadia Sugar Refining | ||
| The E. B. Eddy Co. | ||
| M. C. Macdonald (ins) | ||
| J. R. Thompson | Pictures | |
| Hamilton Commercial Sales Association | ||
| Travellers’ Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. Mackay Building | |
| 68 | Gerhard – Heintzman Ltd. | Pianos |
| 70 | T. H. Riches | Insurance |
| C. P. Carpenter & Son | Wholesale Fruits | |
| 80 | Postal Office |
1928 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-9 | Steels’ Consolidated Ltd. | Department Store |
| 55 | Martin’s Cafeteria | |
| Central Bowling Club | ||
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Spencer Hat Shop | ||
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| National School of Dancing | ||
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Vacant | ||
| 67 | P. Dunningan Ltd. | Drugs and Tea Room |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | Men’s Furnishings |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Richard Giddings | Furs |
| 79 | L. Chirstopher | Confectionery |
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano |
1928 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Huron and Erie Mortgage Corporation | |
| Canada Trust Co. | ||
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| Waldorf Transfer Co. | ||
| Robinson Little & Co. | ||
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros. Co. Ltd. | |
| 62 | Pure Food Cafeteria | |
| C. M. Aikine | Billiards | |
| 64 | Packs Limited | Boots and Shoes |
| Alfred Powis & Son | ||
| Acadia Sugar Refining | ||
| The E. B. Eddy Co. | ||
| J. R. Thompson | ||
| Hamilton Commercial Salesmen’s Association | ||
| Travellers Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. MacKay Building | |
| 68 | Vacant | |
| 70 | T. H. Riches | |
| C. P. Carpenter & Son | Wholesale Fruits | |
| 80 | Post Office |
1929 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Murray Sons Ltd. | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-9 | Steels’ Consolidated Ltd. | Department Store |
| 55 | Martin’s Cafeteria | |
| Central Bowling Club | ||
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Spencer Hat Shop | ||
| Mather & Co. | Photo | |
| Vacant | ||
| 65 | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| Vacant | ||
| 67 | Murphy’s Sandwich Shoppe | |
| 69 | John Connon Co. Ltd. | |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | Men’s Furnishings |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Rapid Blue Printing Co. | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Richard Giddings | Furs |
| 79 | Imrie Bros. | Men’s Furnishings |
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano |
1929 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Huron and Erie Mortgage Corporation | |
| Canada Trust Co. | ||
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| Waldorf Transfer Co. | ||
| Robinson Little & Co. | ||
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros Co. Ltd. | |
| 62 | Pure Food Cafeteria | |
| C. M. Aikine | Billiards | |
| 64 | Packs Limited | Boots and Shoes |
| Alfred Powis & Son | ||
| Acadia Sugar Refining | ||
| The E B. Eddy Co. | ||
| J. R. Thompson | ||
| Hamilton Commercial Salesmen’s Association | ||
| Travellers Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. MacKay Building | |
| 68-70 | A. Corey & Sons Ltd. | Radio |
| 70 | T. H. Riches | |
| C. P. Carpenter & Son | Wholesale Fruits | |
| 80 | Post Office |
1930 – North Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 43-9 | Kresge’s | Dry Goods |
| 51-3 | Fashion Craft Clothes Shop | |
| 55-9 | Steels’ Consolidated Ltd. | Department Store |
| 55 | Martin’s Cafeteria | |
| Central Bowling Club | ||
| 61-3 | Hamilton Leather Goods Co. | |
| 63 | Johnstone Corset Shop | |
| Grace Hat Shop | ||
| 65` | Leslie Shoe Store | |
| 65 | Vacant | |
| 67 | C.M. Earle | Ready-to-wear |
| 69 | Honey Dew Ltd. | Restaurant |
| 71 | W. Fred Walker | Men’s Furnishings |
| D. J. Weadick | Dentist | |
| Vacant | ||
| 73 | Robert Wilson | Shoe Store |
| Oriental Café | ||
| 77 | Raphael-Mack Co. | Fashions |
| 79 | Imrie Bros. | Men’s Furnishings |
| Heintzman & Co. Ltd. | Piano |
1930 – South Side
| BUILDING | TENANT | USE |
| 46-8 | Huron and Erie Mortgage Corporation | |
| Canada Trust Co. | ||
| 50 | Calhoun’s Ltd. | Hats |
| Gore Building | Offices | |
| 52 | Globe Optical | |
| Waldorf Transfer Co. | ||
| Robinson Little & Co. | ||
| 54-6 | Bank of Nova Scotia | |
| 58-60 | The Levy Bros. Co. Ltd. | |
| 62 | Pure Food Cafeteria | |
| C. M. Aikine | Billiards | |
| 64 | Packs Limited | Boots and Shoes |
| Alfred Powis & Son | ||
| Acadia Sugar Refining | ||
| The E B. Eddy Co. | ||
| J. R. Thompson | ||
| Hamilton Commercial Salesmen’s Association | ||
| Travellers Club | ||
| 66 | A. B. MacKay Building | |
| 68-70 | A. Corey & Sons Ltd. | Radio |
| 70 | T. H. Riches | |
| 80 | Post Office |