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7 Hinton Avenue embodies traces of a forgotten history. The address stands as a rare and remarkable reminder of Hintonburg’s industrial heritage. Built in 1912, this heritage-designated site originally housed the Capital Wire Cloth Manufacturing Company, founded by J.R. Buchanan. Wire cloth, an essential material in the paper-making process, helped support Ottawa’s booming pulp and paper industry in the early 20th century, connecting the building to broader histories of the area.
Between 1912 and 1948, the factory expanded significantly through additions, eventually occupying the entire city block bounded by Hinton Avenue, Spencer Street, Hamilton Avenue, and Armstrong Street. For decades, the site thrived alongside other industry in the area, until its closure in 1974, marking the broader transformation of Hintonburg from an industrial hub to a quieter mixed-use neighbourhood.
By the early 1980s, the site was transformed and rehabilitated into office and commercial space, welcoming a diverse range of tenants. In the present day, 7 Hinton continues to reflect the evolving identities of Hintonburg, while honouring its original roots as the Capital Wire Cloth Factory.
Between 1912 and 1948, the factory expanded significantly through additions, eventually occupying the entire city block bounded by Hinton Avenue, Spencer Street, Hamilton Avenue, and Armstrong Street. For decades, the site thrived alongside other industry in the area, until its closure in 1974, marking the broader transformation of Hintonburg from an industrial hub to a quieter mixed-use neighbourhood.
By the early 1980s, the site was transformed and rehabilitated into office and commercial space, welcoming a diverse range of tenants. In the present day, 7 Hinton continues to reflect the evolving identities of Hintonburg, while honouring its original roots as the Capital Wire Cloth Factory.