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140 Locke St S

Former Immanuel Congregational Church

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

Yes. 140 Locke St S, 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.

A place of worship. Many are being sold or closed; see Regeneration Works for ways to keep them in community use, and other places of worship at risk.

At a glance

Year built
1896
Architectural style
Neo-gothic
Heritage neighbours
1 other heritage property within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
17-118
Ward
Ward 1
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Description of Historic Place The former church building at 140 Locke Street South was constructed in the late 19thcentury. In 1895-1896, the former church was relocated from its original location on Canada Street. It is a two storey L-shaped frame brick cladding structure with a cross gable roof. The church was one of the first five (5) places of worship during the late 19th and early 20th century in Hamilton.…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

Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records.

Municipal notices

  • April 27, 2017 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate 140 Locke Street South, 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 in 2017 · In ProcessAt this address · DA-17-103To add a three storey addition to the north side of an existing two storey building in order to establish ground floor commercial uses and two floors of residential above with one dwelling unit per floor.
  • Zoning Amendment · filed in 2014 · In ProcessAbout 50 m away, at 158 Locke St S · ZAH-14-031To remove the holding provision in By-law No. 12-251 and By-law No. 13-147 to allow a public parking lot at the rear of the subject lands.
  • Site Plan · filed in 2012 · In ProcessAbout 48 m away, at 137 Locke St S · MDA-12-047To construct a 44.3 SqM outdoor patio that seats 22 patrons, an encroachment agreement required. HSR required greater setback than Public Works required.
  • Site Plan · filed in 1999 · In ProcessAbout 35 m away, at 147 Locke St S · DA-99-031

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.