When a for sale sign went up on one of Newmarket’s oldest businesses, the community took notice. Luesby Memorial has been operating in Newmarket since 1865, currently at the corner of Main and Queen streets, with heritage protections on the building itself. The sale comes after owner and store operator David Tomkinson passed away in April, with the…
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Three Early Newmarket Business ‘Survivors’ Thrive Today
Over the last year, I have written about the effects of fire and flood and other misadventures that have altered the landscape of Newmarket, as well as highlighted businesses and merchants of old and their contributions to the growth of our community. This week I want to take a brief look at three survivors, companies…
