187 King St E

The Copp Block

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 187 King St E, 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: 1880
Architect or builder: William & Walter Stewart
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival
Storeys: 3
Heritage neighbours: 38 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 25-165
Ward: Ward 2
Location: Matched to the municipal address

185 King Street East is an intermediate segment of the Copp Block, a three-storey related brick row constructed between 1880-1881 spanning from 165 to 205 King Street East (excluding 193 King Street East). 185 King Street East is a two-unit commercial row consisting of 185 and 187 King Street East that was constructed in 1880-1881 with Renaissance Revival influences. The building was laid in Common bond and has a…Design value (preliminary evaluation), from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

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

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

Formal Consultation · filed in 2016 · In ProcessAbout 16 m away, at 193 King St E · FC-16-009To establish a craft brewery in the basement and part of the main floor, to have a retail and Restaurant on the remainder of main floor and have residential units on top floors
Site Plan · filed in 2003 · In ProcessAbout 44 m away, at 14 Mary St · DA-03-044
Site Plan · filed in 2003 · ApprovedAbout 35 m away, at 201 King St E · DA-03-065
Official Plan Amendment · filed in 2003 · In ProcessAbout 39 m away, at 201 King St E · OPA-03-08
Zoning Amendment · filed in 2003 · In ProcessAbout 36 m away, at 201 King St E · ZAC-03-023
Site Plan · filed in 1999 · In ProcessAbout 47 m away, at 180 King St E · DA-99-013

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

Other heritage properties on this street

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.