‘Passionate and dedicated’ volunteers support the museum through fundraising and volunteer efforts that include leading tours, accession and research, gift shop operation, organizing events Julia GaltApr 1, 2022 8:00 AM Newmarket’s Reno Pipia has volunteered at the Elman W. Campbell Museum for the past ten years. Supplied Photo Reno Pipia’s now 10 years of volunteering at…
Tag: Main Street
One Of Newmarket’s Oldest Businesses Is Up For Sale
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…
Look For ‘Historical Gems’ Of Gabled Roofs In Newmarket
Whether I am conducting a heritage walk, doing one of my talks or just mentioning a specific heritage property on social media, the term gabled house comes up frequently. While I know what a gabled home is, I always wanted to know more about this architectural feature so that I could provide a better reason for why…
The Newmarket Legion Soap Box Derby
For this weekend’ article on Newmarket Today I turn my attention to an annual event which captured the heart of the whole community for generations and in which many of us participated in our youth. That event is the Newmarket Legion’s annual ‘Soap Box Derby.’ The Newmarket Legion ‘Soapbox Derby’ was a beloved annual event…
Newmarket’s Radial Arch Earliest Of Its Kind In Canada
Whether I am conducting one of my heritage walking tours or giving a historical talk, there are always people who want to know more about that “hunk of concrete” under the Queen Street bridge. Here’s a brief explanation of what it represents and the reason why it has been designated historic by both the Ontario…
Mills, Foundries Powered Early Newmarket
I am going to take the opportunity to answer some of the questions I have received from you, the readers. I have mentioned several of the earliest industries in Newmarket in my earlier columns, which are available at newmarkettoday.ca/remember-this. In today’s column, we shall examine early mills, foundries, cabinet manufacturers and the Canadian Family Sewing Machine Company….
Once Sleepy Newmarket Village Became Thriving Town
Anyone who has engaged in the pursuit of history, particularly our local history, will have quickly learned change, sometimes rapid, sometimes occurring over time, is inevitable. This column will look at some of the changes that took place in our business scene and the consequences they had on local employment. Change intially took place slowly in Newmarket,…
Many Recall Hot Cross Buns From Riddell’s Bakery
I always enjoy stepping back in time and looking at local businesses that were prominent, and the personalities who ran these beloved enterprises. Many of you may remember Geer and Byers, which was located on Botsford Street from 1933 to 1955. W.J. Geer purchased the building and the taxi business from Edward Boyd, who was our own Ted Boyd’s…
The Dutch Touch In ‘50s Newmarket
This weekend we continue our look at Newmarket’s changing demographics with a story from Herb Goodhoofd, who sent me the story of his family’s arrival in Newmarket from Holland just after the end of the war. In the coming weeks we shall publish more of the family stories that were sent to me regarding their relocation…
Drinking Beer Was ‘Necessity’ For Newmarket’s Settlers
Since many of us have “a wee drop” in celebration of New Year’s Eve, here’s a short history of breweries and the brewing industry as it relates to our area. There has been an ongoing struggle to determine the place that alcohol should play in our community. You can read my article on Newmarket’s prohibition for background. Brewing in…
