Walkabout to Jamesville Ceramics and Paints

Dayna, North End Resident and Reader

“I look forward to the always-prompt delivery of the next edition to my mailbox, and to receiving the email alerting me to its availability! I so appreciate that there remains a local community paper at a time when so many others have ceased publication. It’s been a great introduction to the North End!”

Kristina Santone

“Being a part of the North End Breezes board for the past two years has been a privilege. The team does amazing work within the community and serves as a resource hub for all. They are committed, and most importantly, passionate about preserving the North End’s legacy, while also continuing to foster its growth. Whether you are new to the area, or a longtime resident, I encourage you to volunteer with the Breezes in some capacity if you’re able. This team is small but mighty and they are always looking for more support. I’m grateful for the relationships and community I’ve been able to build while serving on the board.

I’ll be joining Welcome Inn as the Executive Director and look forward to taking on a new role in the North End Community while staying connected to The Breezes. “

Submitted by Ken Hirter

l asked Manuel Picado, owner of Jamesville Hardware about the beginning of Jamesville Ceramics and Paints. Manuel and his family immigrated from Portugal and he is proud of his Portuguese heritage, and he is also a proud Canadian. The family lived in Toronto from 1972 until 1974 when they moved to the North End to join family here. He is a North Ender through and through. After high school (Sir John A. MacDonald) he began work at Tamarack Lumber in Burlington. With the encouragement of family and neighbours, Manuel opened the shop at 290 James Street North in 1990. At that time there were many family stores, primarily Italian and Portuguese until the 2000’s. Then the next generation started to leave the neighbourhood and the family shops closed.

In 2001 Manuel expanded his business into 288 James Street North next door. In 2018 he downsized back to the original footprint of the shop due to the changes in the flooring and ceramic business, reduced demand, changing demographics and rising costs.

Manuel would like to especially thank his loyal and former employee Domigues.

Manuel has come full circle back to the original premise and location at 290 James Street North. Thanks to all of the longtime merchants that along with me have survived 3 recessions and with covid 2020 and with the changes, we survived. It’s called support for all of the businesses within our community. Thanks to all the wonderful customers, family, neighbors and friends you’re the best.

Jamesville Ceramics and Paint

290 James Street North

Hamilton, Ontario.

L8R 2L3

Phone: (905) 546-5012

Facebook: Jamesville Hardware

Motto: ” Everything we have, you need. If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.

Did you know that in 1990 there were 5 Hardware stores on James North. These businesses worked and supported one another. Jamesville Ceramics and Paint is the last Hardware store still standing and open as Arruda’s hardware store closed their doors in August 2023 serving the North End and Hamilton for 40 years.

The Best Little ole Hardware Store in the Neighbourhood with the friendliest customer service by far here in the Jamesville and North End neighborhoods and beyond. Garden tools, pots and pans, paint and much more under one roof. Your local Hardware Store stocking a full line of hardware products at competitive prices.