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127 Hughson St N

Firth Brothers Ltd. Complex

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 127 Hughson St N, 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
1929
Architect or builder
Willard Bruce Riddell
Heritage neighbours
27 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
20-217
Ward
Ward 2
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The property, municipally known as 127 Hughson Street North, Hamilton is a former industrial complex. The western section of the building was the original four storey factory built circa 1911 and was joined to the storefront located at 144 James Street North. The eastern section of the building was opened in 1929 and was known as ‘Style Park’. The building is a…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.

At council

  • July 14, 2020 · Planning Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation to Designate 127 Hughson Street North, Hamilton (Firth Brothers Building) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED20050) (Ward 2)Agenda itemStaff report
  • February 20, 2020 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation to Designate 127 Hughson Street North, Hamilton (Firth Brothers Building) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED20050) (Ward 2)Agenda item

An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.

Municipal notices

  • August 31, 2020 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate 127 Hughson Street North, HamiltonRead 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

  • Site Plan · filed January 26, 2022 · In ProcessAt this address · MDA-20-031To complete renovations to the existing office building including the construction of a new front façade with an accessibly ramp and the addition of a ground floor patio area. The applicant is also proposing to reconfigure the existing parking area
  • Site Plan · filed January 26, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 31 m away, at 22 Cannon St E · SPA-22-049Upgrading MDA-20-031 to a DA to include a proposed 1-storey addition.
  • Site Plan · filed February 19, 2021 · In ProcessAbout 22 m away, at 16 Cannon St E · DA-21-028To construct a 16 storey residential building with 129 dwellings and 36 parking spaces
  • Zoning Amendment · filed in 2020 · ApprovedAbout 27 m away, at 22 Cannon St E · ZAD-20-035To remove the holding provisions to allow complete renovations to the existing office building including the construction of a new front façade with an accessibly ramp and the addition of a ground floor patio area
  • Formal Consultation · filed in 2019 · In ProcessAbout 16 m away, at 16 Cannon St E · FC-19-062To construct a 13 storey mixed use building with 143 dwelling, 89 SqM of retail space at grade and 31 parking spaces procided using a stacker system.
  • Formal Consultation · filed in 2015 · ApprovedAbout 12 m away, at 16 Cannon St E · FC-15-010To demolish the existing building and construct an 8 storey building with ground floor commercial, underground parking, and 34 residential condominium units on the upper floors
  • Land Division · filed in 2007 · ApprovedAbout 26 m away, at 144 James St. N. · HM/B-07:80

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

  1. First 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.