34-36 Hess St S

Former Semi-detached Residence

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 34-36 Hess St S, Hamilton is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

At a glance

Year built: 1853
Architect or builder: John Rastrick
Architectural style: Classic Revival
Storeys: 2.5
Heritage neighbours: 39 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 03-211
Ward: Ward 2
Location: Matched to the municipal address

ARCHITECTURAL VALUE The architectural value of 34-36 Hess Street South is attributed to its Classical Revival architecture, pre-Confederation brick and stone construction and its contribution to the streetscape of Hess Street South. The subject building, constructed as two semi-detached residential units circa 1853, comprises a brick structure with tooled limestone ashlar applied to the east facade. The building…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Elsewhere on the record

Wikidata

Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records.

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?

Development applications

Land Division · filed December 30, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 29 m away, at 107 George St · HM/B-22:124To permit the conveyance of a parcel of land (Parts 5, 6 and 7) to be added onto the lands known as 220-222 Main St. W. for lot consolidation for future development.
Land Division · filed November 30, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 37 m away, at 109 George St · HM/B-22:125To permit the conveyance of a parcel of land (Parts 2, 3 and 4) to be added onto the lands known as 220-222 Main St. W. for lot consolidation for future development. Related applications HM/B-22:124 for lot addition and HM/B22:130 for easement.
Site Plan · filed in 2013 · ApprovedAbout 27 m away, at 34 Hess St S · MDA-13-027To establish a patio with seating for 47 people and standing area for 8 people.
Site Plan · filed in 2012 · ApprovedAbout 24 m away, at 107 George St · MDA-12-242To construct a rear and side yard upper level patio with lower level for 40 persons sitting and upper level patio for 113 persons sitting.
Site Plan · filed in 2011 · ApprovedAbout 32 m away, at 32 Hess St S · MDA-11-026To recognize the existing patio under encroachment agreement.
Site Plan · filed in 2011 · ApprovedAbout 35 m away, at 38 Hess St S · MDA-11-082To recognize an existing patio located on the front yard of the subject property. The upper patio area is 15.22 SqM, and the lower patio area is 26.17 SqM.
Site Plan · filed in 2011 · In ProcessAbout 37 m away, at 109 George St · MDA-11-090To recognize the existing patio under encroachment agreement.
Site Plan · filed in 2010 · ApprovedAbout 26 m away, at 107 George St · MDA-10-020To establish a 1392.6 SqFt patio area with a total of 116 seats and associated flowerbox as part of the Ceilidh House Irish Pub.

From municipal open data (City of Hamilton Open Data Licence). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.