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Davis family was pillar of Newmarket society

Davis family was pillar of Newmarket society

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls the Davis family, who were early business entrepreneurs, politicians, philanthropists, community leaders
In its heyday, Office Specialty employed 400 in massive complex (18 photos)

In its heyday, Office Specialty employed 400 in massive complex (18 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod chronicles the rise and fall of Office Specialty, which helped to grow Newmarket from its beginnings in 1896 to its end in 1971
Remember This? Little known details about Newmarket's role in WWI

Remember This? Little known details about Newmarket's role in WWI

It is said that Main Street has felt the tread of many feet, seen many thrilling processions over the years, but nothing like that day, writes History Hound Richard MacLeod
Most of Newmarket's ghosts are friendly

Most of Newmarket's ghosts are friendly

With this week's Remember This following in the wake of all Hallows' Eve, History Hound Richard MacLeod is in the mood to tell a few ghost stories
Theatre productions once highlight of Newmarket's entertainment scene (21 photos)

Theatre productions once highlight of Newmarket's entertainment scene (21 photos)

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the thriving theatre companies and venues that attracted top local and travelling troupes
Who's who of Newmarket attended Trinity United Church (13 photos)

Who's who of Newmarket attended Trinity United Church (13 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares the storied history of one of Main's Street's venerable churches
Retracing the steps of Yonge Street's original settlers (14 photos)

Retracing the steps of Yonge Street's original settlers (14 photos)

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod follows the path of Newmarket's pioneer Quaker families, many of whom achieved remarkable success
Pickering College's roots interwined with local Quakers (14 photos)

Pickering College's roots interwined with local Quakers (14 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the history of the world-renowned private school that has called Newmarket home since 1909
Heritage plaques yours to discover throughout Newmarket

Heritage plaques yours to discover throughout Newmarket

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod challenges you to find some of the plaques that tell the story of our history and honour citizens
County once manned toll gates for travel along Yonge

County once manned toll gates for travel along Yonge

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares an array of interesting facts you just might not have known about Newmarket