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Old Posted Jul 16, 2014, 7:53 PM
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Another one from Hamilton. Victoria Hall and the Mackay Building. Victoria Hall (on the left) is a rare example of pressed tin facade. Both buildings were restored in 2009 after about 30 years of abandonment.

Before:


(random photobucket find)

After:


(Victoria Hall by Blasphemy, madness, HAMBURGER, on Flickr)


(Victoria Hall by Blasphemy, madness, HAMBURGER, on Flickr)

(heritagehamilton.ca)

The crappy cheque cashing place in the last photo is now a much nicer looking tattoo parlour, whilst Burrito Boyz on the right re-did the facade to include more glass. Couldn't find an updated photo of them.
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