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178 Wilson St

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

178 Wilson St, Hamilton is recorded as demolished.

Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

At a glance

Year built
1885
Architectural style
Vernacular
Storeys
2
Heritage neighbours
44 other heritage properties within 100 m
Ward
Ward 2
Location
Matched to the municipal address
178 Wilson Street is a two-storey single-detached brick building constructed circa 1885 as the western end unit of a ten-unit related row consisting of 178-196 Wilson Street. 180-188 Wilson Street are now demolished and the east side wall of 178 Wilson Street is now clad with vinyl siding. The building has an end gable roof with projecting eaves accented by semi-circular wooden dentils, and brick parapets with…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

  • April 26, 2024 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Adding to the heritage register.Demolition of 178 Wilson Street, Hamilton, Being a Non-Designated Property listed on the Municipal Heritage Register with an Unsafe Order to Comply (PED24081) (Ward 2)Agenda itemStaff report

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

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 · ApprovedAbout 30 m away, at 82 Ferguson Ave N · DA-17-105To demolish the existing building and replace it with a 356.6 SqM place of worship that will be two storeys in height.
  • Formal Consultation · filed in 2016 · In ProcessAbout 22 m away, at 82 Ferguson Ave N · FC-16-123To demolish the existing place of worship to construct a new 2 story place of worship with 5 parking spaces.
  • Site Plan · filed in 2015 · ApprovedAbout 16 m away, at 180 Wilson St · DA-15-036To construct 6 three storey street townhouses located at 180-188 Wilson St.
  • Land Division · filed in 2015 · In ProcessAbout 12 m away, at 180 Wilson St · HM/B-15:104
  • Land Division · filed in 2015 · In ProcessAbout 8 m away, at 180 Wilson St · HM/B-15:105
  • Land Division · filed in 2015 · In ProcessAbout 19 m away, at 180 Wilson St · HM/B-15:103
  • Formal Consultation · filed in 2014 · ApprovedAbout 4 m away, at 180 Wilson St · FC-14-029To construct six 3 storey townhouse units.
  • Preliminary Site Plan Review · filed in 2014 · In ProcessAbout 23 m away, at 180 Wilson St · PSR-14-125To construct 6 three storey townhouses

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 demolished

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.