It's a city with unparalleled beauty, a city where huge steel mills provide a backdrop to the waters  of Burlington Bay, a city with a mountain, and beautiful gardens.

Welcome to Hamilton, the Ambitious City, the Steel City, a city which has been a magnet for photographers through the ages.

There are fascinating street scenes, pictures showing early churches, great moments in Tiger-Cat history, and panoramic views from atop old downtown buildings.

The Prints of Hamilton is a fascinating rare collection of old photographs, photographs which will stir up a lot of memories, and open the doors to the city's history.