It's the Spectator's birthday today.

Through 168 years, we have shared Hamilton's stories of success and struggle and we have grown with each season of this city's development.

Our first day of publication on July 15, 1846 predated Confederation.

The Spec started as a black and white journal and has grown to be a full spectrum organization with print, web and outreach programs.

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we share this milestone with you.

MORE PHOTOS: The Spectator turns 168

1846

Volume 1, Number 1: Download full size PDF

1912

Titanic disaster: Download full size PDF

1918

WWI armistice: Download full size PDF

1942

Dieppe raid: Download full size PDF

1963

JFK assassination: Download full size PDF

1972

Grey Cup victory: Download full size PDF

1990

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Steelworkers strike: Download full size PDF

2001

September 11: Download full size PDF