Lauchlan Alexander Hamilton 1852-1941

---

The Canadian Pacific Railway land commissioner and chief surveyor who physically hammered the first stake and laid out the original downtown street grid of Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1852 to 1941
• Born: Jan 1, 1852, Penetanguishene, ON
• Died: Feb 11, 1941, Toronto, ON

 

Historical Events

• No referenced events linked

 

Entry Details

---

Related Online Resources

• No external online resources or related links found

 

Last updated: 2026-09-30