Prints Over Hamilton
Author: Gary Evans
While most photographers have had their feet planted firmly on the ground when taking images of Hamilton, others have sought out a completely different perspective when photographing the city over the years.
Many of these photographers have taken to the sky, taking fascinating photographs looking down on the city.
Most of the photographs in this book were taken by photographers flying high over the city, but others climbed to the top of the old city hall building, or the Pigott building, offering a closer view of the landscape.
There's photographs of Clappison's Corners before traffic lights controlled this busy intersection, the old B-Hive restaurant, bridges, neighbourhoods and old buildings in downtown Hamilton.
Prints Over Hamilton is filled with nostalgia, a book that offers readers a chance to explore the city from a most different perspective.
Price: $19.95
Published November 2006
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899374 purchase this book
Prints of the Steel City
Author: Gary Evans
When one thinks of the historic cities in this country, it is seldom that the city of Hamilton is on that list, and yet, it is such a historic city.
Few cities in Canada can boast of having an incline railway, whereas Hamilton had two scaling the face of the escarpment. Or a Mountain, which offers panoramic views out over the city.
Then, there's a castle, right at the edge of the bay, and on the other side of the waterway, the Beach Strip community fondly remembered by those who spent time enjoying the amusement park, or the beaches.
But with this history comes nostalgia, longing for the days when the inclines were running, the beaches were swelled with day-trippers, and carnivals were set up in the Market Square.
Prints of the Steel City offers a nostalgic look at Hamilton from back then, a Hamilton fondly remembered through the images of old photographs.
Price: $19.95
Published November 2005
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899315 purchase this book
Prints Across the Mountain
Author: Gary Evans
Prints Across the Mountain is but a snapshot of this unique community, a fascinating look back in time through the eyes of photographers who captured images in a way words cannot describe.
There is a lot of nostalgia within these pages. The photographs show a different sort of community as it has evolved over the years.
A series of aerial photographs, some dating back more than 50 years, help document the transformation of the Mountain, showing acres and acres of raw land, much of it surrounded by sub-divisions recently developed.
There are old houses, many of them long gone, early views of the incline railway as well as long ago photographs of neighborhood schools and Mountain churches.
As you leaf through these pages, Hamilton Mountain of another era will come alive, one rich in tradition, one as seen through the eyes of photographers.
Price: $19.95
Published October 2004
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899285 purchase this book
Memories of Burlington
Author: Gary Evans
Memories of Burlington is a fascinating look back through the eyes of photographers who captured images of Burlington in a way that words cannot describe.
There is a lot of nostalgia within these pages. It is flooded with memories of a community which has experienced great changes. Mansions are replaced by new development, street patterns change, and open spaces become populated. Suddenly, that small town Burlington is but a memory, a memory that comes alive in old photographs.
There is a series of photographs taken on Brant Street long, long ago, showing popular stores long gone from the streetscape, as well as other shots of historic houses, old churches, and just developing subdivisions.
A series of aerial photographs, some dating back more than 40 years, provide a different glimpse of Burlington, from the downtown core, to the QEW to the lakeshore.
As you leaf through these pages, Burlington of another era will come alive, one filled with memories, one as can only be seen through the eyes of photographers.
Price: $19.95
Published November 2004
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899250 purchase this book
Prints of Oakville
Author: Gary Evans
There is something very special about Oakville, a community nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, a community which was incorporated in 1857, but with roots going back long before then. It's also a community in transition, one which incorporated many smaller communities over the years so that today, while it experiences phenomenal growth, Oakville has retained its quaint charm of another era.
There is a series of photographs taken on Colborne Street - better known today as Lakeshore Road - showing retail establishments long gone as well as other shots of historic houses, the harbors in transition, and Rebecca Street of long, long ago.
A series of aerial photographs, some dating back more than 40 years, provide a different glimpse of Oakville, offering a unique perspective of the downtown core. Then marvel at the old schools, the Middle Road and the bustling community of Palermo, and even an antique car display at the Ford plant.
As you leaf through The Prints of Oakville, an Oakville of another era will come alive, one rich in tradition, one as seen through the eyes of photographers.
Price: $19.95
Published November 2003
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 189689920X purchase this book
Prints Along the Beach
Author: Gary Evans
Cool breezes, wide sandy beaches, the inviting waters of Lake Ontario.
Just minutes away from the big city, a vacation paradise right at home.
Such is the Beach Strip, a narrow piece of land, not more than a sandbar, but an oasis, a favorite spot for a day, a holiday or for many, a place to call home.
There are photographs of the amusement park, early cottages, packed beaches, old lighthouses and houses long gone. There's also a series of pictures of Van Wagners Beach, showing how this area of Hamilton has changed so dramatically over the years.
Prints Along the Beach is a rare collection of old photographs - photographs which will rekindle many memories of a different way of life.
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Published June 2002
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 189689917X purchase this book
Prints of Dundurn
Author: Gary Evans
There is something very special about Dundurn Castle. It's a building rich in history, and one filled with intrigue. It was home to a remarkable politician, a man who played a leading role in bringing the railway to Hamilton, a man who went from the role of a promising lawyer to that of prime minister. Allan Napier MacNab wanted a home that was in keeping with his status in the community.
Built on a ridge overlooking Burlington Bay, Dundurn Castle has 72 rooms, twin turrets and hidden passage ways.
When completed in 1835, Dundurn Castle was the largest home built in Upper Canada, a home that would open its doors to royalty and to the common man.
The Prints of Dundurn provides a unique visual image of this historic building in a series of photographs dating back many decades.
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Published November 2001
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899153 purchase this book
Prints of Aldershot
Author: Gary Evans
There is something very special about Aldershot. It's an area rich in history, and fabled for its market gardens. Its amusement park attracted thousands of visitors.
The waters of the bay were clean, clean enough for a swim on a hot summer's day.
It was a small community, growing at a slow pace, maturing year by year, but not caught up in the development crush of nearby communities.
There is a series of aerial shots which show Aldershot of another era, but which help plot its growth into the 21st century. Other photographs offer a rare glimpse at Wabasso Park, with its roller coaster and swimmers enjoying a dip in the cool waters of Burlington Bay.
The Prints of Aldershot is a fascinating rare collection of old photographs, photographs which will stir up a lot of memories.
Price: $19.95
Published July 2001
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899145 purchase this book
Prints of Burlington
Author: Gary Evans
It goes by the name of Burlington today, but for many years it was known as Wellington Square, a community which can trace its roots back to Chief Joseph Brant.
The Prints of Burlington provides a unique visual image of the community over the years in a series of photographs dating back many decades.
There are fascinating street scenes, old schools, and a formal picture of one of the first classes at Burlington High School.
Other photographs go back to a long-lost era when LaSalle was an amusement park, complete with a roller coaster, while old aerial shots offer a bird's eye view of Burlington.
Price: $19.95
Published October 2001
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899048 purchase this book
Prints of Hamilton
Author: Gary Evans
It is known as the Ambitious City, a city with strong links to the past but with a view to the future.
It's a city with unparalleled beauty, a city where huge steel mills provide a backdrop to the waters of Burlington Bay, a city with a mountain, and beautiful gardens.
Welcome to Hamilton, the Ambitious City, the Steel City, a city which has been a magnet for photographers through the ages.
There are fascinating street scenes, pictures showing early churches, great moments in Tiger-Cat history, and panoramic views from atop old downtown buildings.
The Prints of Hamilton is a fascinating rare collection of old photographs, photographs which will stir up a lot of memories, and open the doors to the city's history.
Price: $19.95
Published December 1999 Just re-printed!
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899099 purchase this book
Prints of Paradise
Authors: Gary Evans and Russ Powers
It goes by the name Dundas today, but there was a time when the Valley Town was known as Paradise, as in Coote's Paradise.
Those associated with the community still look upon the town as a bit of paradise, a tranquil community just minutes away from the nearby steel mills, and yet surrounded by such natural wonders as the Niagara Escarpment and a marsh that is home to abundant wildlife.
Welcome to paradise.
The Prints of Paradise offers a unique visual image of the community over the years in a series of photographs dating back into the 1800s.
There are early - very, very early - photographs of King Street, with a dirt road and planks from the wooden sidewalks over the open ditches.
The Prints of Paradise is a rare collection of old photographs - photographs that open the door to paradise, the paradise that today is called Dundas.
Price: $19.95
Published October 2003
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 1896899021 purchase this book
Prints of Time
Author: Gary Evans
It's quite amazing what can be found buried deep inside a newspaper library.
The newspaper photographer has played an important role over the years, snapping visual images of Hamilton's important events, the historic buildings, the changing landscape and her people.
While most of the images were published in The Spectator, many others were filed away until today.
There are visits by the Royal Family, jubilation in the streets as the guns are silenced in Europe, ice cutters hard at work in the Bay and a series of fascinating shots of what Hamilton looked like from the air.
The Prints of Time is a rare collection of old photographs - photographs which add a new dimension to the history of the Ambitious City.
Price: $19.95
Published November 1998
Trade Paperback, 104 pages, ISBN 0969846088 purchase this book
Hamilton Back Then
Author: Brian Henley
It's a city rich in history, a city which values its heritage, and a city which preserves its past.
That city is Hamilton, a city famous for its old castle, the historic Beach Strip, old buildings and its statues.
Hamilton Back Then is a unique collection of stories which trace the city's link to its exciting past.
Selected from some of Brian Henley's best Heritage columns in the Hamilton Spectator, this book provides a fascinating look at Hamilton of another era.
There are stories about the James Street incline and how an ugly hole became one of Hamilton's real beauty spots.
There is a fascinating story about Dundurn Castle at a time when no buyer could be found, and for those longing for the good, old days, they can reminisce about swimming in the bay.
Hamilton Back Then provides a vibrant look at a city of another era, a city proud of its heritage.
Price: $19.95
Published October 1998
Trade Paperback, 120 pages, ISBN 1896899064 purchase this book
The 'Haldimand' Series of books
Dr. Marshall's History of Haldimand CountyAuthor: David Marshall
It's a county rich in history, one which values its heritage.
The county is Haldimand, and for those living here today, it's a piece of paradise.
Serene, picturesque, Haldimand County has always been one of the great places to live. It's far from the maddening crowds, nestled along the quiet waters of the Grand River as it flows through historic towns and villages on the way to Lake Erie.
Dr. Marshall's History of Haldimand County offers a unique insight into the history of the county, with fascinating stories about the people, places and events which shaped the history of the county.
Price: $16.95
Published November 2002
Trade Paperback, 80 pages, ISBN 1896899188 purchase this book
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