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1099 King St E

Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool

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

Yes. 1099 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
1930
Architect or builder
Reginald Edwardes McDonnell
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
22-061
Ward
Ward 3
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value: The Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool is the only remaining structure from the 1930 British Empire Games. The building was the first municipal pool built by the City of Hamilton and opened in the year that the City assumed responsibility for the operation of municipal recreational facilities. The bleachers, barrier walls, tiling, and the various tiers of the swimming pool floor…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

  • October 29, 2021 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation to Designate 1099 King Street East, Hamilton (Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool) Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act PED21211 (Ward 3)Agenda itemStaff report

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

Municipal notices

  • November 25, 2021 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate 1099 King Street East, Hamilton (Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool)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. 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.

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