Photo of James Crooks' House near Flamborough, Ontario

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

When the War of 1812 ended, James Crooks resettled to West Flamborough (near Hamilton, Ontario) where he constructed a grist-mill, sawmill, carding-mill, general store, cooperage, and blacksmith’s shop along Spencer Creek. A small community formed here and became known as Crooks’ Hollow.

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