32 John Street

Walking Waterdown's History

32 John Street

Hamilton, Ontario L8L 5W8, Canada

Created By: Meghan Martin

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Built c.1889 for local blacksmith George Gilmer, the house is similar to both 19 and 33 John Street with matching centre gable and symmetrical facade. Behind the stucco and board and batten siding in this home is a layer of brick and plaster which provides the house with insulation. This method of construction was called “colombage” but was commonly referred to as foot-a-day construction, presumably because work proceeded at about that rate.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Walking Waterdown's History


 

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