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Making Murdoch: On the Waterfront (Part 1)

Giant green screens, elaborate 'dock yard' set dressings, fights between thugs and policemen, and the takeover of nearly 3/4 of the 270 Sherman property are just a few things that  we recall from Murdoch Mysteries' last visit to our complex. It is always a pleasure to have the crew at our facilities as their professionalism and delightful culture always makes…
Robert Zeidler
8 October 2014
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Diana Gordon: "Cezanne et Moi"

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Well, it seems that this is the case for Cotton Factory tenant Diana Gordon and her current passion project that she calls, Cezanne et Moi”. “The best way for one artist to get to know another artist's work, is to copy it!”, exclaims Diana. The project consists of Diana recreating Paul…
Robert Zeidler
11 September 2014
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Recap of Doors Open Hamilton at 270 Sherman

It's not often that we get to open our doors to the public, but at the arrival of the Spring Season, we always look forward to the rare occasion that we get to tour the public around our facilities for Doors Open Hamilton. No matter which area our guests take interest most---be it, the history of our building, our tenants,…
Robert Zeidler
4 June 2014
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Art Battle Day at 270 Sherman

On May 10th, 2014, we had an incredible event that seemed to start and finish in a flash. The event was known as Art Battle Day--an across the country celebration of local artists participating in a live painting competition. From Vancouver to Charlottetown, Yellowknife to Toronto, over 15 communities across Canada were chosen by the official Art Battle organizers to…
Robert Zeidler
4 June 2014
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Priceless Hamilton at 270 Sherman

Under the dim lights of the 30,000 square foot 3rd Floor Mill, a violinist played in the middle of the room while people from all ages and backgrounds visited vendors, snacked on (what seemed to be) an infinite amount of desserts, sipped on coffee and juice and chatted amongst themselves. Niki Devereaux, founder and organizer of the event, "Priceless Hamilton",…
Robert Zeidler
13 March 2014
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Invest in Hamilton

There is something wonderful about Hamilton that makes us thankful to be part of it. The growing interest from outsiders settling into the hammer and the increasing numbers of businesses opening up in the city are only the few signs of progress that has coined the name of our city as "The Ambitious City". In addition, we are honoured to…
Robert Zeidler
2 January 2014
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The Boiler System

Like a doctor examining the health of a human body, our building gets a regular check up from many experts and experienced staff members to maintain its health. Why? “Because heating, electrical and hydro functions of the building is the life-support of the building”, explains Senior Building Manager, Peter Crosthwaite. Today, the life of the building is alive and well.…
Robert Zeidler
4 December 2013
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Extra! Extra! Read All About it! 270 Sherman is in The Spec’s Hamilton Business Section!

We're pleased to be featured in this month's The Hamilton Spectator's Hamilton Business section! We're humbled by Meredith Macleod's wonderful writing that described time feeling "elastic" at 270 Sherman. Our tenants Cineflix, Susan Wilde, Claire Dam Photography, OHM Industrial Designers Inc. and TH&B Collective are also mentioned! In this article, the artists talk about their career success and renting experience…
Robert Zeidler
16 October 2013