Wilson Street (Hamilton, Ontario)

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Wilson Street, is a Lower City street in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is a two-way street throughout that starts off at James Street North and works its way East and ends at Sherman Avenue North.

Contents 1 History 2 Landmarks 3 Communities 4 Roads that are parallel with Wilson Street 5 Roads that cross Wilson Street 6 References

[edit] History

There are two streets in Hamilton, Ontario named Wilson Street, one in downtown Hamilton and the other in Ancaster. In 2001 when Amalgamation took place Ancaster joined up and became a part of the new Hamilton along with the towns of Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook and Stoney Creek. The name of the main road that cuts through Ancaster is also named Wilson Street. ^[1] Originally, Wilson Street was part an Indian Trail. Other city roads that were Indian Trails include, York Boulevard and King Street in the Lower City and Concession Street and Mohawk Road in the Upper City (mountain). ^[2]

[edit] Landmarks

Note: Listing of Landmarks from West to East.

• Hamilton City Centre (Mall, formerly the Eaton's Centre), this point marks the end of York Boulevard and the same road then becomes Wilson Street
• Jamesville, which is shared by the Italian & Portuguese communities of Hamilton
• James North Art District
• Sonic Unyon Recording Company
• Wilson Med-Centre Pharmacy
• Nedco Ontario (Electrical, Industrial, Automation & Telecom manufacturers)

[edit] Communities

Note: Listing of neighbourhoods from West to East.

• Central - The financial center of Hamilton, Ontario
• Beasley
• Landsdale
• Gibson
• Stipeley

[edit] Roads that are parallel with Wilson Street

Lower City Roads:

• Burlington Street, West/East
• Barton Street, West/East
• Cannon Street, West/East
• Wilson Street
• King William Street
• King Street, West/East
• Main Street, West/East; - Queenston Road
• Jackson Street, East
• Hunter Street, West/East
• Augusta Street
• Charlton Avenue, West/East
• Aberdeen Avenue

Niagara Escarpment (Mountain) Roads:

• Concession Street
• Fennell Avenue, West/ East
• Mohawk Road, West/ East
• Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway-The Linc
• Hamilton City Road 11; Mud Street
• Stone Church Road, West/ East
• ; Rymal Road, West/ East

[edit] Roads that cross Wilson Street

Note: Listing of streets from West to East.

• James Street, North
• Hughson Street, North
• John Street, North
• Catharine Street, North
• Ferguson Avenue, North
• Wellington Street, North
• Victoria Avenue, North
• Wentworth Street, North
• Sherman Avenue, North

[edit] References

1. ^ Chronology of Cities, Towns & Townships in Hamilton (www.myhamilton.ca). Retrieved on April 7, 2007.
2. ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd. 

• MapArt Golden Horseshoe Atlas - Page 647 - Grids G11, G12, G13, G14, G15
• Google Maps: Wilson Street (Hybrid)

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Lower City Arteries (Primary Roads):	Bay • Burlington • Centennial • Cootes • Dundurn • Gage • James • John • Kenilworth • Ottawa • Parkdale • Queen • Victoria • Wellington • Wentworth
Lower City Collectors (Secondary):	Catharine • Ferguson • Hess • Hughson • Locke • MacNab • Sherman
Mountain pass:	Sherman Access
Municipal Expressways:	The Linc • Red Hill Valley
Provincial Highways:	2 • 5 • 6 (By-Pass) • 8 • Chedoke Parkway • QEW
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