Hess Village
Hess Village is a pedestrianized area in the downtown of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, which is named after the street its located on, Hess Street, a north-south Lower City collector street that travels through the centre of the area, and is between Main Street and King Street. Its area, in contrast to other areas in Hamilton, are quite thin and restrict vehicle access, which makes it the perfect area for Hamiltons nightlife, as it's the location for Hamiltons most notable nightclubs, bars, and historic buildings.
History
Hess Street is named after Peter Hess, a farmer and landowner. Peter Street in Hamilton is also named after him, as well, Caroline Street was named after one of his daughters.[1]
Landmarks
Note: Listing of Landmarks from North to South.
- Canadian National Railway Yard
- Hess Street Elementary School
- Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
- Ohav Zedeck Synagogue (Hess Street Synagogue)
- Hess Village
- 55 Hess (Apartments)
- Bruce Trail
- Niagara Escarpment (mountain)
Communities
Note: Listing of neighbourhoods from North to South [2]
- Central - The financial center of Hamilton, Ontario
- Durand
See also
References
- ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd.
- ^ "Hamilton Neighbourhood Boundaries, (map.hamilton.ca)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- MapArt Golden Horseshoe Atlas - Page 647 - Grids F11, G11, H11, J11