Tuesday, July 15, 2025

1900-36 East End, 1892-1931 Hamilton & Barton Inclines (Funiculars) and Cut on Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, ON

East End: (Satellite)
H&B: (Satellite)

East End Incline


Historical Niagara posted four images with the comment:
Today we head outta Niagara to a interesting structure that once existed in Hamilton 
The WENTWORTH  Street Incline.
Built around 1895 it carried pedestrians up and down the Niagara Escarpment at Wentworth st in Hamilton...It had a few different owners over the years and  in 1906 the  powerhouse was changed from steam to electric after a fire destroyed the old steam equipment.  In 1914 a large storm caused a landslide that damaged the incline and it took several months to repair. The WENTWORTH st incline was in operation until 1936 when a new road cut opened not far (Sherman access rd) and the incline became non profitable..Locals fought to try to reopen it but in 1949 it was removed...Today a set of stairs is in its place and is located near the Bruce Trail....This incline was one of two that where in the Hamilton Area and i will cover the history of the other in a future post...have you walked the stairs at The Wentworth St Incline location ?
Anita Young: The Wentworth Stairs are popular for those looking for a good workout. They also provide a nice view. I have walked them many times. I love the picture of the incline!
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Julie Rossall commented on the above post
I’m a nut for reading and taking photos of historical and other signage! This at the top of the stairs.

I Phy, Apr 2017

Lutfu Yuksel, Dec 2021

Hamilton & Barton Incline


Ji Hwan YANG, Jul 2017

Both


The Niagara Escarpment is the green belt that cuts across the town.
Satellite

Sherman Cut


The Sherman Cut is at the top end of the Sherman Access. The access road climbs up along the side of the escarpment.
Street View, Feb 2021.

But near the stop is a sheer cliff.
Street View, Apr 2025

So they cut a two block long ramp into the side of the cliff to reach the top.
Street View, May 2025

This is the view if you look the other way.
Street View, May 2025

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM

    My great uncle George Webb owned the Wentworth Street Incline from 1906 until it was torn down. My mother was on it's last ride. I donated the picture of it's last ride to the Archives at the Hamilton library. I also donated George Webb's hand written diaries. If you are interested in our family's description of the incline's history we can talk. email: robert72eccles@gmail.com

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