Cotton Factory, TheDigital Doors Open Hamilton Region

  • In-person
  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly
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 year's Door's Open Hamilton is also the Cotton Factory's 10th anniversary.

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 04, 10:00am - May 05, 04:00pm

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