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City of Hamilton Ontario, 1950’s

Black and white photograph of an aerial view of Hamilton's densely built centre town
Courtesy:  Hamilton Public Library, Local History & Archives

This aerial view of Hamilton Ontario in the early 1950’s shows an industrial city that was booming. With the influx of workers, the city was also sprawling yet affordable housing options were at a minimum. This situation inspired families to consider the co-operative homebuilding option.