 Opened in 1887 the area quickly became known as Hospital Hill although it was not added to the Hamilton Borough until 1936.Hamilton city extended its boundaries to Collins Road, Melville in 1954 and again in 1962 to Houchens Road, Glenview and Dixon Road, Glenview.In 1960 Melville gained Hamiltons 4th suburban post office which was followed in 1964 with the opening of Melville High School.