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“A New/Old Landmark at 380 Brant Street”*
This building at 380 Brant Street in Burlington, Ontario is one of the newest and oldest landmarks in Downtown Burlington. Deeply rooted in Burlington’s history, the Downtown building has changed owners and names over the years: the Burlington Hotel, the Hotel Raymond, The Coronation Sports Bar, The Landmark Steakhouse, and most recently SB Prime Restaurant.
Built in 1864, this former hotel, along with its neighbor, the "Queen's Hotel" (originally the Zimmerman House) offered a first-class resting-place for the weary traveler. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Truman bought the original Burlington Hotel sometime after 1900, and renamed the establishment the "Hotel Raymond" on August 27, 1902, after a major renovation of the Burlington Hotel. On February 21, 1912, the Trumans sold the Hotel Raymond business to Herbert Oakes of Hamilton. However, Art Truman continued to manage the hotel’s operation for at least 5 more years.
Years later, the building became "the Corn", the Coronation Sports Bar and Grill, named to honor the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, a popular gathering place in Downtown Burlington. In 1994, Emshih purchased the historic building and, after a complete renovation of the building, including the restoration of its second-storey, two-level veranda, the Landmark Steakhouse was opened to great success in September 2005.
Most recently, the building has been given a modern facelift, while maintaining many of its cultural features. Under new management the eatery now operates as SB Prime Restaurant.
For nearly 150 years, this building has remained a Downtown Burlington Landmark.
*With excerpts by Jane Irwin, Volunteer Archivist for the Burlington Historical Society
ADDRESS
380 Brant Street
Burlington, Ontario
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