Treble Hall

SteelTown · #1 Posted **Nov 2, 2007, 11:07 PM**

Treble Hall, 6-12 John Street North, Hamilton (L) – Councillor B. McHattie

Councillor McHattie advised that CityHousing Hamilton Corporation is interested in purchasing this property. The owner is a Toronto resident and the building is not for sale and the funding has not been determined so the proposal is very preliminary however, CityHousing has prepared conceptual drawings and the owner has been approached. The City is developing the Kit Kat building which is right next to Treble Hall. The price needs to be negotiated. Staff was requested to include the concepts on the next agenda.

David Cuming advised Committee that after checking with staff of City Housing Hamilton, he was informed that the concepts for Treble Hall are very preliminary at this time. Therefore, staff will include copies of the concepts on a future agenda.

DC83 · #2 Posted **Nov 2, 2007, 11:16 PM**

Weren't they trying to purchase it before the new bldg on King even began construction? And the guy wouldn't sell then?

Has this bldg been declared as Historical? Or do these conceptual drawings mean that they'll tear down and build new? This Hall is GORGEOUS and should be preserved no matter what!

SteelTown · #3 Posted **Nov 2, 2007, 11:18 PM**

That came from LACAC so obviously they wouldn't support an idea to demo Treble Hall for any future development.

Problem is the owner is asking for too much, think it was like $750,000.

raisethehammer · #4 Posted **Nov 3, 2007, 3:05 AM**

there's still a 200-300 seat hall on the 3rd floor that would be great for music, theatre, dance etc....
awesome building. the guy from TO is a stiff.
I hope they buy it and redevelop it...that would be HUGE.
I wish I had a camera today..when I got off the bus at King and Hughson I crossed King and looked to the east...a mobile crane was lifting the next floor of the city housing building (kit kat) into place and behind/above it was the Spallacci crane wizzing around. looked very cool.
nice to see work on Victoria Hall too...Gore Park could become a very cool place in the next few years if we can pedestrianize the south side and have these new buildings along with the old ones like Treble Hall restored.

the dude · #5 Posted **Nov 6, 2007, 12:37 AM**

here's a recent photo. it's a real beauty.

Judith Larkin · #6 Posted **Jun 4, 2008, 7:06 PM**

Hello The Dude

I live in Hamilton Ontario. My great grandfather John Henry Larkin built the Treble Hall. He sold it to the Treble family. It used to be called the Larkin Hall. Where many dances were held with orchestra's in his time. Thankyou for having your thread here.

Have a grand day!

matt602 · #7 Posted **Nov 6, 2007, 1:41 AM**

That's a building that keeps slipping my mind even though I do value it quite a bit. I do hope something is done in the restoration sense. It's still in a good enough condition that restoration/renovation shouldn't be out of the question. Heck, Pizza Pizza and the computer shop are still using it which would make me assume the rest of the building is most likely heated to some degree as well.

raisethehammer · #8 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 4:40 PM**

ok...good news.
The city has freed up $1million to go towards the purchase and redevelopment of Treble Hall.
Here's where you come in - the city would like to hear from anyone serious about wanting to locate in that building - a shop, business, cafe, apartment/condo dwellers on the upper floors etc....
the more interest they can drum up, the better.
Apparently once they line up some tenants they will proceed with the deal.

If you're interested or know someone who is interested please indicate so on this thread.
If the city wants to get in touch with you I'll send out appropriate contact info at that time.

raisethehammer · #9 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 5:43 PM**

anyone know the sq footage??

DC83 · #10 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 6:18 PM**

Man, if they turned the upper floors into lofts (maybe 2 or 3 per floor), I would buy one up in a second!!
Has anyone been in PURE Home Couture on Locke? Wow... I would KILL for a loft like that! I bet Treble Hall is even more impressive (though I've never seen what the inside looks like at all).

What kind of business are they looking for, rth? ANYTHING at this point? Or do they have an idea as to what they're looking for?

raisethehammer · #11 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 6:23 PM**

right now the door is wide open. If they only get offers from cash chequing and dollar stores I'm sure they'll scrap the idea.
If they get interest from legit businesses, they'll move forward.
Basically they want to prove to the rest of city hall that it's worth spending a million bucks on.

DC83 · #12 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 6:26 PM**

Nice. I really hope they don't allow anymore CashStop/SuperChequing stores to open up in the Gore. It's turning into the LoanShark District!
... stupid Cathy Da Twit!!! She loves em!

Lets hope for some restaurant type places! I love going to My Thai & Capri. Two of my favourite restos. Another resto or two would be very welcome along that stretch! Would fit in well with King William, too!

matt602 · #13 Posted **Jun 4, 2008, 7:11 PM**

Wow. Thanks for posting that

SteelTown · #14 Posted **Jun 4, 2008, 7:47 PM**

Nice to have you here Judith Larkin! Welcome!

FairHamilton · #15 Posted **Jun 4, 2008, 8:09 PM**

Thanks Judith!! It's really nice to put a personal touch/connection to a historical building.

Some more info on John Henry Larkin: http://home.att.net/~grassie/tree/ps02/ps02_238.html

the dude · #16 Posted **Jun 5, 2008, 12:40 PM**

it's our pleasure, judith.

can't wait to see it redeveloped. it's one of the finest buildings we've got left downtown. if it doesn't happen soon...well, we all know what it's fate will be.

Judith Leah · #17 Posted **Jun 24, 2011, 8:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairHamilton

Thanks Judith!! It's really nice to put a personal touch/connection to a historical building.

Some more info on John Henry Larkin: http://home.att.net/~grassie/tree/ps02/ps02_238.html

Sorry I have not got back to you in a few years plus lol. This link here does not work on my Grassie family. I guess I was too late huh lol.
Thanks for the effort in posting the link back then. If your even still here. I am back into a little more research once again.

Have a grand day!

Judith Leah · #18 Posted **Jun 24, 2011, 8:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelTown

Nice to have you here Judith Larkin! Welcome!

Thankyou very much. Just popped back in today to read up so more!

SteelTown · #19 Posted **Jun 5, 2008, 12:52 PM**

I think the owner is willing to let the City purchase the building, think the group is City Housing something - they built that new building Gore Building (they got $1 million to lock a deal).

Hopefully they can redevelop the building into residential units with the first floor as a Hamilton Museum with perhaps a cafe.

realcity · #20 Posted **Jun 16, 2008, 8:01 PM**

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