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Cotton Factory, Thein-person Doors Open Hamilton Region

    Cotton Factory, The

    The Imperial Cotton Factory, built in 1900, ran as a factory until 1972. It has been repurposed as the largest creative hub in the Hamilton area — with studios for artists, artisans, musicians, craftspeople and entrepreneurs. Film and television productions, photographers and special events are also drawn here. This is one of the best examples of adaptive reuse in Hamilton.

    The Cotton Factory is a creative arts centre in the heart of lower Hamilton. This former cotton mill, built in 1900, is a prime example of adaptive reuse. The former site of the Imperial Cotton Company, it has since been transformed into a creative industries complex — with space for workshops, studios for artists, and office space for creative professionals. Film and television productions, photographers and special events are also drawn to the building by its unique esthetic and historical charm. As part of Digital Doors Open, learn more about this site through the video below.

    Contact info

    270 Sherman Avenue North
    Hamilton, Ontario
    E-mail: laura@cottonfactory.ca
    https://www.cottonfactory.ca

    Architecture

    Year built: 1900
    Building type:CommercialGreen building
    Architect: E.B. Patterson
    Architectural style:Italianate

    Dates/hours open

    May 03, 10:00am - May 04, 04:00pm

    Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.