Founded in 1889, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is one of the oldest library systems. The Local History & Archives department (LHA) collects and holds material that document the growth, development, and activities of the Hamilton-Wentworth region. LHA has a wide range of historical materials including rare books, photographs, maps and video and sound recordings.
Only a portion of our holdings are represented on the database. We are adding descriptions on a continual basis, so please check back regularly for content updates. To learn more about our collections, please visit our website.
Learn how to search the archives holdings.