252 Caroline St S

Central Presbyterian Church

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 252 Caroline 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.

A place of worship. Many are being sold or closed; see Regeneration Works for ways to keep them in community use, and other places of worship at risk.

At a glance

Year built: 1908
Architect or builder: John Lyle
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival
Heritage neighbours: 41 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 25-145
Ward: Ward 2
Location: Matched to the municipal address

• The property’s style, type or expression is representative and notable. • The property demonstrates a high degree of craftsmanship. • The property demonstrates a high degree of artistic merit. • The property’s key exterior features are relatively unaltered or have evolved in a manner that contributes to its heritage value. • The property is associated with prominent architect John Lyle. • The property is…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.

Municipal notices

August 22, 2025 · Designation by-law passed.Passing of By-laws to Designate Properties in Hamilton & DundasRead the notice
June 12, 2025 · Notice of intention to designate.Intention to Designate 252 Caroline Street South, Hamilton (Central Presbyterian Church)Read the notice

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 December 3, 2024 · In ProcessAbout 36 m away, at 138-140 Herkimer Street · FC-25-002To rezone the property to permit a Medical Centre/Clinic.
Preliminary Site Plan Review · filed in 2002 · ApprovedAbout 41 m away, at 138 Herkimer St · PSR-02-003

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.