Gentle Sandblasters

Since we have likely convinced you to move to Hamiltoe by now, we decided to offer some real estate options and a survey of Hamiltoe architecture. We are assuming our followers (another shameless plug: FOLLOW THE BLOG) are all multi-millionaires. We have decided to let the pictures speak largely for themselves, occasionally adding our two cents to the mix.

First, the Herkimer Apartments. The building is around 90 years old, and the apartments inside are currently being transformed into luxurious condominiums, to the dismay of the long-time, elderly renters. We hope you have learned a very important lesson here: to not be aged.

Next, we will show you two moderately priced (averaging around $2 000 000) mansions on Ravenscliffe Avenue - Hamiltoe's most elegant and refined neighbourhood. The first is a bona fide castle, and the second appears to be a British interpretation of the White House.

               CASTLE



                 BRITISH WHITE HOUSE





If Ravenscliffe isn't exactly your cup of tea, you might find what you're looking for in the Stinson School Lofts. Once a beautiful, historic Hamiltoe school building, the Stinson Lofts are being transformed into our dream abodes. Check out our pal Harry Stinson and his lofty ideas here.

We wish to draw your attention to one last building before allowing you to skim through a few more pictures of architecture throughout Hamiltoe. You may or may not have noticed an ENORMOUS, practically window-less, gothic-looking building around the corner of Queen and King Streets. You may or may not know that this is the home of Hamiltoe's most mysterious cul...I mean, club - the Free Masons. Shrouded in secrecy, the Masonic Hall (also known as the Scottish Rite) apparently now holds weddings, banquets, graduations, etc. After reading a half an hour's worth of information on the Masonic Hall and its historic purposes and uses...we still don't get it. Feel free to peruse the following websites for more information to add to your confusion:

A History of Freemasonry in Hamiltoe

The Scottish Rite in Hamiltoe

SECRET HANDSHAKE THAT GETS YOU IN

Some random Hamiltoe architecture:

     

 The last one is our favourite - ye olde ancient ruines...shoppe. At least that's what we like to call it. In actuality, it used to be a horse-stop for farmers on their way to the market, as well as a hotel.     

Next up: HAMILTOE GONE WILD! Prepare yourselves for some time-traveling, some late-night Vida La Pita, and a special trip to the heart of Hamilton. That's right...we put on our Sunday/Wednesday best and headed to none other than...JACKSON SQUARE!!!!