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298 Dundas St E

Former New Connexion Methodist Church; Maycock House

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

Yes. 298 Dundas 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.

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
1859
Architectural style
Vernacular; Ontario Cottage; Gothic Revival; Classical Revival
Storeys
1.5
Heritage neighbours
14 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
22-141
Ward
Ward 15
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The property located at 298 Dundas Street East, known as the Former New Connexion Methodist Church and the Maycock House, is comprised of a two-storey stone building originally constructed as a church circa 1859. The cultural heritage value of the property lies in its association with the Methodist Church. The New Connexion Methodists purchased the property in 1859…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

  • June 22, 2022 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing of By-laws to Designate: Heritage Designations in Flamborough (Waterdown)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?

Development applications

  • Site Plan · filed May 15, 2019 · ApprovedAbout 37 m away, at 18 Flamboro St · MDA-19-117To construct off site parking for Waterdown Optometric Clinic
  • Site Plan · filed in 2015 · In ProcessAbout 44 m away, at 297 Dundas St E · DA-15-122To demolish the existing 2 storey dwelling and construct a new 2 storey building with an office on the ground floor and a residential unit above. Vehicular access will be from Dundas Street East, to the east of the proposed building.
  • Site Plan · filed in 2017About 49 m away, at 299 Dundas St E · MDA-17-039To construct a 1 storey 63 sqm addition to the front of an existing 2 storey commercial building, and relocating coach house to the front of the property for additional parking.

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.