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71 Claremont Dr

Auchmar Gatehouse

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 71 Claremont Dr, 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 June 17, 2026; its register (City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties) still shows it as listed.

The municipality published a notice of intention to designate on June 17, 2026; its register may not show this yet. Read the notice

At a glance

Year built
1855
Architectural style
Gothic Revival
Ward
Ward 8
Location
Matched to the municipal address
The Auchmar Gatehouse (1855) has design value as an example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, displaying a high degree of craftsmanship characteristic of this style and its construction period. The detailing of the building is similar to that of the Auchmar manor house (designated by By-law No. 2000-37 under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act), including steep gable rooflines, intricate bargeboard on the…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

  • October 7, 2026 · Council: Objection to a heritage designation.Correspondence respecting Report PED26092(b), Notice of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 71 Claremont Drive, Hamilton (Auchmar Gatehouse / Claremont Lodge), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 8) (Item 9.1),Agenda itemStaff report
  • September 29, 2026 · Planning Committee: Objection to a heritage designation.PED26092(b): Notice of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 71 Claremont DriveAgenda itemStaff report
  • May 15, 2026 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.PED26092: Recommendation to Designate 71 Claremont Drive, Hamilton (Claremont Lodge Auchmar Gatehouse)Agenda itemStaff report

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

  • June 17, 2026 · Notice of intention to designate.Intention to Designate 71 Claremont Drive, 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

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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.