Iconic sign for Hamilton’s former City Motor Hotel to get new life
Published February 14, 2022 at 2:37 pm
The City of Hamilton is looking to preserve a piece of Hamilton history that many likely thought was lost for good.
In a motion that received unanimous support from members of Hamilton’s Public Works Committee, ward 4 councillor Sam Merulla called on the city to refurbish the iconic City Motor Hotel sign and incorporate it into the mixed-use development planned for 55 Queenston Rd.
At Monday’s (Feb. 14) meeting, Merulla noted that the sign has been stored nearby since it was taken down. The hotel itself was demolished in 2013 after years of falling into disrepair and disrepute.
In introducing his motion, Merulla also said that even though in its later years, the hotel became a blight on the community, in its heyday, it was a luxury destination in the city.
The sign, the councillor said, holds significant meaning for longtime Hamiltonians and newcomers in that it stands as a symbol of the changes to the community over the years.
CityHousing Hamilton (CHH) is currently developing the site of the former hotel in east Hamilton to include a two-phase, mixed-use development.
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The first phase will include a 40-unit mid-rise residential apartment complex with 25 one-bed and 15 three-bed units.
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