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176 Wilson St E

Birch Lawn

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

Yes. 176 Wilson 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
1881
Architectural style
Italianate
Storeys
2
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
24-066
Ward
Ward 12
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Description of Property The 0.125-hectare property municipally-addressed as 176 Wilson Street East is comprised of a two-storey brick dwelling constructed circa 1881. The property is located on the southeastern side of Wilson Street East, opposite the intersection of Wilson Street East and Dalley Drive, in the community of Ancaster in the City of Hamilton. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The…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.

Elsewhere on the record

Wikidata

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At council

  • November 22, 2024 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.HP2024-030: Installation of a Designation Plaque at 176 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (Ward 12) (Birch Lawn, Part IV)Agenda itemStaff report
  • November 28, 2023 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation to Designate 176 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, known as Birch Lawn, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED23241) (Ward 12)Agenda itemStaff report

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

Municipal notices

  • May 21, 2024 · Designation by-law passed.Passing of By-law to Designate 176 & 241 Wilson St E, AncasterRead the notice
  • February 6, 2024 · Notice of intention to designate.Intention to Designate 176 Wilson St E, Ancaster (Birch Lawn)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

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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.