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REMEMBER THIS: Mills, foundries powered early Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Mills, foundries powered early Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the stories of the grist and sawmills, foundries, cabinet makers and other early industries prior to Newmarket's incorporation as a village in 1858
REMEMBER THIS: Once sleepy Newmarket village became thriving town

REMEMBER THIS: Once sleepy Newmarket village became thriving town

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod chronicles the rapid pace of development in Newmarket
REMEMBER THIS: Bell's Billiards was famed Newmarket pool hall

REMEMBER THIS: Bell's Billiards was famed Newmarket pool hall

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod recounts the roots of the game of billiards and highlights the once thriving scene at local pool halls
REMEMBER THIS: Legacy of Newmarket teacher lives on in students, community

REMEMBER THIS: Legacy of Newmarket teacher lives on in students, community

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod kicks off a new series on some of Newmarket's legendary teachers with the story of Newmarket High's Willard Post Fish
REMEMBER THIS: How Georgina came to be

REMEMBER THIS: How Georgina came to be

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod returns to his series highlighting the original hamlets of the area with a look at the communities that now make up Georgina
REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket churches fostered connections with friends

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket churches fostered connections with friends

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the roots of several local churches of which he has fond memories
REMEMBER THIS: St. Andrew's College remains true to its Scottish traditions

REMEMBER THIS: St. Andrew's College remains true to its Scottish traditions

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the distinguished story of St. Andrew's College, which boasts many well-known and prominent Canadians as alumni
REMEMBER THIS: Painter made mark on Canadian arts scene

REMEMBER THIS: Painter made mark on Canadian arts scene

Robert Frederick Hagan, who lived most of his life in Newmarket, 'was a bit of a renaissance man,' columnist explains
REMEMBER THIS: Davis Drive had vital role in Newmarket history

REMEMBER THIS: Davis Drive had vital role in Newmarket history

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod recounts the many changes that occurred on a key roadway as the town grew
REMEMBER THIS: Storied local legacy of De Havilland ended in 2022

REMEMBER THIS: Storied local legacy of De Havilland ended in 2022

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod finishes his account of the history of De Havilland, where many local residents once worked