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Building lots in Newmarket's first subdivision sold for $50

Building lots in Newmarket's first subdivision sold for $50

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod takes you to Connought Gardens, the Town of Newmarket's first attempt at a planned community
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In review of decades, the '60s mark massive growth in Newmarket

In review of decades, the '60s mark massive growth in Newmarket

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod caps off a year of articles with the highlights of the decades since Newmarket was incorporated as a village
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A Christmas card from the History Hound

A Christmas card from the History Hound

This week, Richard MacLeod wraps up the year with the history of a once treasured Christmas tradition of sending cards to family and friends
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When a loaf of bread was 6 cents, and other interesting facts

When a loaf of bread was 6 cents, and other interesting facts

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod asks 'did you know' about several interesting events in Newmarket's history
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Davis tannery once largest leather producer in British Empire (12 photos)

Davis tannery once largest leather producer in British Empire (12 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues the sage of the Davis family and their thriving tannery business lured to Newmarket in 1904
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Newmarket had its arenas, but Fairy Lake favoured for skating

Newmarket had its arenas, but Fairy Lake favoured for skating

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod recounts the history of Newmarket's arenas and skating rinks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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