By Kaleigh Rogers, CBC News
Posted: May 4, 2013 4:42 PM ET
Last Updated: May 4, 2013 4:41 PM ET
Droves of history buffs, architecture lovers and curious Hamiltonians of all forms made their way across the city Saturday, map in hand. Saturday was the first day of Doors Open Hamilton, which invites the curious to explore Hamilton's most interesting and unique buildings.
The annual event attracts thousands of spectators to the dozens of sites that open their doors for free tours all weekend long. Every year new sites are added to the list. Of the 51 sites open this year, one of the new attractions is the Hamilton Police Museum, housed in the historic Tisdale House — the oldest house in Ancaster.
"They had an official opening in the fall but it's still very, very new and there has not been a police museum in Hamilton before," said Donna Reid, one of the countless volunteer organizers who keep the event alive year after year.
In fact, until the Tisdale House was renovated, the collection of Hamilton police memorabilia and artifacts was housed on a bus.
"It was good because it was mobile, so they could take it to schools. But the bus was aging and it was far too small to house the whole collection."
Built around 1825, Tisdale House was set to be demolished. Instead, it was moved to a new site at 314 Wilson St. E and restored through a $100,000 investment from city council and the efforts of local heritage preservation activists. Now, the collection is safely housed in the spacious building instead of a bus.
Among the collection are a pair of leg irons allegedly used to capture Louis Riel, photos from the Evelyn Dick murder trial and old badges, hats, photos and uniforms from Hamilton and beyond.
The tours of the police museum continue tomorrow and serve as an appropriate prelude to this week's Police Week celebrations, including an awards night, citizenship ceremony and the police in the park festival.
Like many of the buildings on the tour, Reid said Doors Open gives Hamiltonians the chance to see Tisdale House in a new light and realize how historic buildings can still serve a purpose for the community. But, most importantly, she said it allows visitors to explore and learn about their own backyard without the commitment of time or money.
"When you learn more about your city, you tend to love it a bit more," she said.
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