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650 Sanatorium Rd

San House; Medical Superintendent’s Residence (“Residence 37”)

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

Yes. Council has issued a notice of intention to designate 650 Sanatorium Rd, Hamilton.

A notice of intention to designate keeps the property on the register while the designation goes ahead. Based on the municipality's notice published August 6, 2026; its register (City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties) still shows it as listed.

The municipality published a notice of intention to designate on August 6, 2026; its register may not show this yet. Read the notice

At a glance

Year built
1922
Storeys
2
Heritage neighbours
1 other heritage property within 100 m
Ward
Ward 14
Location
Matched to the municipal address
The property known municipally as 650 and 672 Sanatorium Road includes two prominent buildings estimated to be of significant cultural heritage value. The San House (or Residence 37) was built in 1922 as the residence of medical superintendent Dr. John H. Holbrook. The red brick building is an excellent example of Colonial Revival architecture with a high, symmetrical profile, a steeply-pitched side gable roof, and…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.

At council

  • September 29, 2026 · Planning Committee: Objection to a heritage designation.PED26097(a): Notice of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 650 and 672 Sanatorium RoadAgenda itemStaff report
  • June 26, 2026 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.PED26097: Recommendation to Designate 650-672 Sanatorium Road, HamiltonAgenda itemStaff report
  • February 15, 2018 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Preliminary Screening for the Request to Designate 650 and 672 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton, Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 8) (PED18001)Agenda item
  • January 16, 2018 · Planning Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Preliminary Screening for the Request to Designate 650 and 672 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton, Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED18001) (Ward 8)Agenda item

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

Someone has objected. Council must decide within 90 days whether to withdraw the notice. Write to council or ask to speak in support, and bring your research. How to take part

Municipal notices

  • August 6, 2026 · Notice of intention to designate.Intention to Designate 650 & 672 Sanatorium Road (San House and Patterson Building)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?

History on this site

  1. notice of intention to designate published
  2. First recorded as listed

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.