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56 Hess St S

Doors Pub

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

Yes. 56 Hess 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.

At a glance

Year built
1852
Architectural style
Second Empire
Storeys
2.5
Heritage neighbours
22 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
24-010
Ward
Ward 2
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Description of Property The properties located at 54 and 56 Hess Street South are comprised of a semi-detached two-and-one-half-storey stone building constructed circa 1852, located at the southwest corner of Hess and Main Streets in the Durand Neighbourhood, within the City of Hamilton. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The cultural heritage value of the semi-detached stone building lies in its…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.

At council

  • February 16, 2024 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Designation by-law.Notice of Passing of By-law No. 24-010 to Designate 54 and 56 Hess Street South, HamiltonAgenda itemStaff report
  • September 26, 2023 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation to Designate 54 and 56 Hess Street South, Hamilton, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED23218) (Ward 2)Agenda itemStaff report

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

Municipal notices

  • January 30, 2024 · Designation by-law passed.Passing of By-law to Designate 54 & 56 Hess St S, HamiltonRead the notice
  • October 12, 2023 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate 54 & 56 Hess St S, 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. 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.