In my continuing series on the provenance of Newmarket street names, we’ll move on to Ward 6, which is bordered by Bathurst in the west, St. John’s Sideroad in the south, the CN Rail tracks on the east and McCaffrey Road to the north. Ward 6 is home to several streets dedicated to the memory…
Month: July 2021
Two Sides Of Newmarket, Split By Prospect, Once Competed For Prominence
In this article, we are going examine the history of one of the main streets in Newmarket, now know as Prospect Street but once called Garbutt Hill. During my research for articles in this series on subjects ranging from York County Hospital, the Srigley Brick Works, the Cane family and first Methodist Church to the provenance of Newmarket’s…
The Cedars Estate Was Renowned For Social Gatherings
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the historical home affectionately known as Maple Gables and now we are going to examine another property steeped in local history, The Cedars, located on what is now Victoria Street. Just as with Maple Gables, the rich history of the property is forever intertwined with that…
Newmarket’s Bill Thoms Considered One Of ‘Cleanest And Most Talented Players’ In 1930s’ NHL
Here is a promised continuation of my earlier article on Newmarket’s hockey legacy, specifically two of Newmarket’s least known but equally talented hockey products, William (Bill) David Thoms and Larry Molyneaux. Thoms was born in Newmarket on March 5, 1910. He was one of Newmarket’s first professional players, the first to reach the NHL. Thoms was…
Stately Farmhouse In Newmarket Has Links To Empire State Building In New York
Let’s visit Maple Gables, that stately Yonge Street farmhouse on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Millard Avenue. This home has quite a local history, enhanced by the people who have called it home. While it is currently the home of the Sociable Pub, buildings like this quite often have an uncertain future, so it…
