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A century ago this week, Westdale got its name

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In 1923, there was a popular Name the Neighbourhood Contest in Hamilton. The winning entry by Anglican Rev. Canon Percival Lawson Spencer was announced at the Royal Connaught Hotel in front of a crowd of more than 6,100 people. It was just one of several publicity stunts that included hiring a stunt pilot to fly aerial manoeuvres over the Westdale property.

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The Hamilton Spectator

A century ago this week, Westdale got its name

In 1923, there was a popular “Name the Neighbourhood Contest” in Hamilton that offered a $200 prize, the equivalent of $3,300 today

2 years ago·Hamilton, Canada

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada 2 years ago on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

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