City of Sculpture on the Great Miami

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Historic districts and a city rebuilt after the 1913 flood.

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A River City With Deep History

Excavation contractors in Hamilton work in the Butler County seat on the Great Miami River, about 20 miles north of Cincinnati. The city had 63,399 residents and 27,392 housing units in 2020 on about 21.5 square miles of land, at an elevation of about 587 feet. Its three historic districts, Dayton Lane, German Village and Rossville, hold some of the oldest housing in the region.

The 1913 flood

In March 1913, heavy rain sent the Great Miami over its banks. About 360 people died across the valley, about 200 of them in Hamilton, and the water destroyed all four of the city's bridges within two hours. Flood control and floodplain rules still shape what can be built and filled near the river.

Old neighborhoods

Homes in the historic districts have old foundations, clay laterals and tight lots. Lateral replacement, foundation dig-outs and garage teardowns are common. Close to the river, water tables are higher and digs may need dewatering.

City of Sculpture

Hamilton declared itself the City of Sculpture in 2000, and installations dot downtown. Work near public art and downtown sidewalks is planned for access and protection.

German Village and Dayton Lane

The Lane Public Library, built in 1866, sits in German Village, and the Butler County Courthouse dates from 1885 to 1889. Neighborhoods around them have brick and frame houses on narrow lots with alleys and detached garages. Access often comes from the alley, and we use compact machines and hand digging near old walls. When a lateral or water line crosses a sidewalk, we follow the city's restoration requirements.

Typical Hamilton jobs

Sewer lateral replacement
Detached garage and outbuilding teardowns
Foundation dig-outs
Yard drains and regrading

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Local Notes for Hamilton

1913 flood. The March 1913 flood killed about 200 people in Hamilton and destroyed all four of its bridges within two hours.
Historic districts. Hamilton has three historic districts: Dayton Lane, German Village and Rossville.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 63,399 residents and 27,392 housing units.
County seat. Hamilton is the Butler County seat, on the Great Miami River about 20 miles north of Cincinnati.

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Hamilton Questions

Can you dig near the river?

Yes, with floodplain rules checked first and dewatering where groundwater is high.

Can you remove an old detached garage?

Yes. In Hamilton's older neighborhoods we often take down detached garages, break out the slab and haul everything away.

Is Hamilton in your area?

Yes. We work across Butler County.

How old are homes in Hamilton's historic districts?

Many date from the 1800s and early 1900s, with original foundations and pipe.

Can you access my yard from the alley?

Often, yes. Alley access is common for garage teardowns and lateral work.

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