The first publication undertaken by the Society was entitled Mountain Memories. While billed as a pictorial history of Hamilton Mountain it is much more than just pictures. This volume, originally published in 2000, provides a lot of interesting detail about the original settlement and growth of the Mountain community. It is a book which helps those who live on the Mountain today appreciate more fully the character of the community of which they are a part. The initial printings sold out rather quickly and for a time it was not available. However, the HMHS has arranged for a further printing and we are pleased to make it available to our community once again. It is a valuable community resource. The price of “Mountain Memories” is $25.00.
Our World’s a Stage: The Summers Family Story which was written by Robert Williamson, a former President of the Society. A century ago, before the advent of radio and television, the popular place to go for live entertainment was the theatre. To beat the summer heat, Hamilton had the perfect answer. Every summer about 7o thousand people ascended the Wentworth Street Incline Railway to attend the open-sided, air-cooled theatre at the top of the escarpment. For eleven seasons George H. Summers Theatrical Enterprises Limited, operated this one-of-a-kind attraction. The author has used many never-before-seen photographs to illustrate what made this Summers’ family showplace so popular. He explains what became of the family and the theatre that was once an important part not only of Hamilton’s heritage but of the nation’s theatrical heritage as well. In short, find out why there is a Summers Lane at Hamilton Place. For anyone who enjoys local nostalgia, this is a “must read”. Cost is $10.
Barton on the Mountain
We still have some copies of this long out of print book written by Mabel Burkholder. These are available for $5.00 per copy.
Auchmar: The War Story" - DVD
This DVD was produced under the auspices of the HMHS. It presents a truly unique story with original footage from the 1940s when Auchmar was a convalescent centre for Allied veterans. The cost is $5.00.
Peace Memorial School: The Rise, Fall and Memorial of Peace - DVD
This DVD was produced, edited and narrated by Mike Denham. It will be of particular interest to those who have personal or family connections with Peace Memorial School. The cost is $5.00.
"On the Mountain: The Story of the Escarpment" - DVD series
This is an independent project written and produced by Gary Kaulback with the encouragement of the HMHS. There are two other historical DVDs on Hamilton in the series: "On the Town: The Life and Times of Hamilton" and "On the Bay: The Story of Port Hamilton." The DVDs are $5:00 each.
It Happened on the Mountain
This is a collection of articles originally written by the Rev. T. Melville Bailey for publication in the Mountain News between March 1988 and August 1990. It is now being published in booklet form for the first time and released in January 2017. The cost is $10.00. This is a "must have" resource for the collector of Hamilton Mountain history.