Sherman Avenue (Hamilton, Ontario)
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Sherman Avenue, is a Lower City collector road in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It starts off at the base of the Niagara Escarpment (mountain) just south of Cumberland Avenue and is a one-way street northbound that cuts through the city's North End industrial neighbourhood and ends at Ship Street, the site of Steel Company of Canada (Stelco).
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[edit] History
Sherman Avenue, originally called Shearman Avenue which was named after the first land assessor of the district, nothing more is known of Shearman who remains a man of mystery in Hamilton's history books. Later the name was changed from Shearman to Sherman Avenue in honour of brothers Clifton Sherman, (1872-1955) and Frank Sherman, (1887-1967), who both founded Dominion Foundries and Steel (later called Dofasco) in 1912, creating a giant that would bring prosperity and identity to the city. [1] [2] [3]
The steel industry continued to grow in the late 1800s through to the early 1900s and finally consolidate through this period, some combining to form the Steel Company of Canada (Stelco) in 1910. [4] Dominion Steel Casting Company (Dofasco) was established two years later in 1912. Later named Dominion Foundries and Steel, the company merged with its subsidiary, Hamilton Steel Wheel Company in 1917. The name was officially changed to Dofasco Inc. in 1980. [4]
St. Peter's Hospital is a 250-bed chronic care hospital located on Maplewood Avenue 3-blocks east of Sherman Avenue South in downtown Hamilton, Ontario specializing in the care of older adults. The hospital is a part of the "St. Peter's Family of Services," which also includes home care, long-term care, and research branches. Founded by the Anglican Church in 1890. [5]
Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts Executive director Jeremy Freiburger says that 80% of arts grads find another line of work within a year of graduation. What this centre offers a transition program and affordable studio space as well as seminars with experts on everything from recording music, gallery currating, teaching, marketing - whatever they need to find their feet. Recently searched out eight recent arts grads to sign on to a four month pilot program. [6]
[edit] Landmarks
Note: Listing of Landmarks from North to South.
- Pier 16
- Stelco (Steel Company of Canada), Piers 16, 17, 18 (Sherman Avenue to Ottawa Street)
- Hamilton Specialty Bar Corporation (formerly Slater Steel)
- 270 Sherman (former Imperial Cotton Company complex)
- St. Ann's Rectory
- St. Peter's Hospital, (off Sherman Avenue, 3-blocks East on Maplewood Avenue)
- Escarpment Rail Trail (abandoned railway path)
- Bruce Trail
- Mountain Face Park
- Niagara Escarpment (mountain)
[edit] Communities
Note: Listing of neighbourhoods from North to South [7]
- Northend - Everything north of the Canadian National Railway tracks
- Gibson/ Stipeley, Sherman Avenue is the division between these two neighbourhoods.
- St. Clair/ Blakeley, Sherman Avenue is the division between these two neighbourhoods.
[edit] Major roads that cross Sherman Avenue
Note: Listing of streets from North to South.
- Industrial Drive - One way street (Westbound only)
- Burlington Street East - One way street (Eastbound only)
- Barton Street East
- Cannon Street East - One way street (Westbound only)
- Wilson Street - One way street (Eastbound Only), ends on Sherman Avenue
- King Street East - One way street (Westbound Only)
- Main Street East - One way street (Eastbound Only)
- Cumberland Avenue - One way street (Eastbound Only)
[edit] Roads that are parallel with Sherman Avenue
Note: Listing of streets from West to East.
- John Street, North, South
- Catharine Street, North, South
- Ferguson Avenue, North, South
- Wellington Street, North, South
- Victoria Avenue, North, South
- Wentworth Street, North, South
- Sherman Avenue, North, South
- Gage Avenue, North, South
- Ottawa Street, North, South
- Kenilworth Avenue, North, South
- Cochrane Road
- Parkdale Avenue, North, South
- Red Hill Valley Parkway
[edit] See also
- Sherman Access
- Upper Sherman Avenue
[edit] Images
 Frost Wire Fence sign, Sherman Ave. North |
 Sherman Ave. South, neighbourhood snapshot |
 Hamilton Port Authority Sign/ Clock |
 Playhouse Theatre sign, Sherman Ave. North |
[edit] References
- ^ Hamilton Spectator: "The Greatest Hamiltonian". (II). Retrieved on 2007-03-27.
- ^ The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction. Retrieved on 2007-03-27.
- ^ Houghton, Margaret (2002). Hamilton Street Names: An Illustrated Guide. James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.. ISBN 1-55028-773-7.
- ^ a b History of Industry in Hamilton, Ontario. Retrieved on 2007-03-27.
- ^ St. Peter's Hospital Homepage. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
- ^ Falkner, Rob. "Cotton Centre has a deal for arts grads", The Hamilton Spectator, 2007-05-28. Retrieved on 2007-06-01.
- ^ Hamilton Neighbourhood Boundaries, (map.hamilton.ca). Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- MapArt Golden Horseshoe Atlas - Page 647 - Grids E15, F15, G15, H15
[edit] External links
- North End Neighbours
- Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts
- Bruce Trail Association
- Hikes on the Bruce Trail
- Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) Official web site
- Google Maps: Sherman Avenue (Hybrid)
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