Foundation Walk – 2013 ---- A Guide’s Guide

History with a Walk in the Park

South from Riverwalk to Timothy St.

Turn left (east) on Timothy to the Tom Taylor Trail

Turn left (north) on the Trail

On the right…

Office Specialty -543 Timothy St.

The Office Specialty Manufacturing Company began operation in NeThe Office Specialty Manufacturing Company began operation in NeThe Office Specialty Manufacturing Company began operation in NeThe Office Specialty Manufacturing Company began operation in Newmarket in 1895. Office wmarket in 1895. Office wmarket in 1895. Office wmarket in 1895. Office

SpecialSpecialSpecialSpecialty was once the largest producer of wood and steel office furniture and equipment in ty was once the largest producer of wood and steel office furniture and equipment in ty was once the largest producer of wood and steel office furniture and equipment in ty was once the largest producer of wood and steel office furniture and equipment in

Canada. The factory stretched from Water St. to the north side of Timothy Canada. The factory stretched from Water St. to the north side of Timothy Canada. The factory stretched from Water St. to the north side of Timothy Canada. The factory stretched from Water St. to the north side of Timothy St. The principal St. The principal St. The principal St. The principal

factory building was demolished in 1971 after a fire. The remaining long narrow two story factory building was demolished in 1971 after a fire. The remaining long narrow two story factory building was demolished in 1971 after a fire. The remaining long narrow two story factory building was demolished in 1971 after a fire. The remaining long narrow two story

structure was constructed in 1912 and enlarged in 1930. The building is an important example of structure was constructed in 1912 and enlarged in 1930. The building is an important example of structure was constructed in 1912 and enlarged in 1930. The building is an important example of structure was constructed in 1912 and enlarged in 1930. The building is an important example of

transitional architecture, and is enhanced by its ctransitional architecture, and is enhanced by its ctransitional architecture, and is enhanced by its ctransitional architecture, and is enhanced by its classical façadelassical façadelassical façadelassical façade.

Keep the playground on your right and pass it

On On On On the right as you pass notice athe right as you pass notice athe right as you pass notice athe right as you pass notice a Rotary Rotary Rotary Rotary parketteparketteparketteparkette built by the Rotary Club of Newmarket with built by the Rotary Club of Newmarket with built by the Rotary Club of Newmarket with built by the Rotary Club of Newmarket with

funds and sweat equity in August of 2004.funds and sweat equity in August of 2004.funds and sweat equity in August of 2004.funds and sweat equity in August of 2004.

When you can see the path going under Queen St

Take the branch on the right and go up the incline to Queen St

Turn right (east) on Queen at walk to the lights at Prospect St

Turn left (north) and walk to Davis Dr

The Cane Houses

Notes On Canes:

1880, with a population of 2,000, Newmarket1880, with a population of 2,000, Newmarket1880, with a population of 2,000, Newmarket1880, with a population of 2,000, Newmarket

became a Town and William Cane was elected became a Town and William Cane was elected became a Town and William Cane was elected became a Town and William Cane was elected

as its first mayor. In later years Cane's sash and as its first mayor. In later years Cane's sash and as its first mayor. In later years Cane's sash and as its first mayor. In later years Cane's sash and

door factory became the first in Canada to door factory became the first in Canada to door factory became the first in Canada to door factory became the first in Canada to

manufacture lead pencilsmanufacture lead pencilsmanufacture lead pencilsmanufacture lead pencils.... It later became Dixon It later became Dixon It later became Dixon It later became Dixon

Pencil.Pencil.Pencil.Pencil.

J. Eugene Cane – Manufacturer – 1886

Vernon Cane- Auto Agent- 1920

Southlake Southlake Southlake Southlake Regional Regional Regional Regional Health Centre Health Centre Health Centre Health Centre –––– York County HospitalYork County HospitalYork County HospitalYork County Hospital

In October of 1926 the E.S. Cane home and property on the southeast corner of Propect and In October of 1926 the E.S. Cane home and property on the southeast corner of Propect and In October of 1926 the E.S. Cane home and property on the southeast corner of Propect and In October of 1926 the E.S. Cane home and property on the southeast corner of Propect and

Huron (Davis Dr.)Huron (Davis Dr.)Huron (Davis Dr.)Huron (Davis Dr.) was purchased for a was purchased for a was purchased for a was purchased for a hospital. It promptly burnt down the following Februraryhospital. It promptly burnt down the following Februraryhospital. It promptly burnt down the following Februraryhospital. It promptly burnt down the following Februrary. . . .

Rising from the ashes and on the foundation of the Cane residence, a modern 25 bed hospital Rising from the ashes and on the foundation of the Cane residence, a modern 25 bed hospital Rising from the ashes and on the foundation of the Cane residence, a modern 25 bed hospital Rising from the ashes and on the foundation of the Cane residence, a modern 25 bed hospital

opened in the fall of 1927. opened in the fall of 1927. opened in the fall of 1927. opened in the fall of 1927. Through various expansions in its history it has grown into a Through various expansions in its history it has grown into a Through various expansions in its history it has grown into a Through various expansions in its history it has grown into a

universityuniversityuniversityuniversity----affiliated teaching and research facility, specifically offeraffiliated teaching and research facility, specifically offeraffiliated teaching and research facility, specifically offeraffiliated teaching and research facility, specifically offering advanced cardiac, cancer ing advanced cardiac, cancer ing advanced cardiac, cancer ing advanced cardiac, cancer

and thoracic care.and thoracic care.and thoracic care.and thoracic care.

Through its relationships with the Through its relationships with the Through its relationships with the Through its relationships with the University of University of University of University of

TorontoTorontoTorontoToronto, , , , York UniversityYork UniversityYork UniversityYork University, , , , McMaster UniversityMcMaster UniversityMcMaster UniversityMcMaster University, as , as , as , as

well as well as well as well as Princess Margaret HospitalPrincess Margaret HospitalPrincess Margaret HospitalPrincess Margaret Hospital, Southlake , Southlake , Southlake , Southlake

Regional Health Centre has become an acclaimed Regional Health Centre has become an acclaimed Regional Health Centre has become an acclaimed Regional Health Centre has become an acclaimed

research and teaching facility. Currently, the hospital research and teaching facility. Currently, the hospital research and teaching facility. Currently, the hospital research and teaching facility. Currently, the hospital

is averaging more than 6,000is averaging more than 6,000is averaging more than 6,000is averaging more than 6,000 medical training days medical training days medical training days medical training days

per year.per year.per year.per year. Notable babies include Notable babies include Notable babies include Notable babies include skater skater skater skater Elvis Stojko, Elvis Stojko, Elvis Stojko, Elvis Stojko,

comedians comedians comedians comedians John Candy and John Candy and John Candy and John Candy and Jim CarJim CarJim CarJim Carrrrreyeyeyey....

The original façade is in the foyer of the hospital. The original façade is in the foyer of the hospital. The original façade is in the foyer of the hospital. The original façade is in the foyer of the hospital.

Southlake is the largeSouthlake is the largeSouthlake is the largeSouthlake is the largesssst employer in Newmarkett employer in Newmarkett employer in Newmarkett employer in Newmarket....

Turn left (west) and walk on the south side of Davis to Main St.

A MetroA MetroA MetroA Metrolinx Projectlinx Projectlinx Projectlinx Project

Currently under construction, Davis Drive Currently under construction, Davis Drive Currently under construction, Davis Drive Currently under construction, Davis Drive

Bus Rapid Transit dedicated rapidway will Bus Rapid Transit dedicated rapidway will Bus Rapid Transit dedicated rapidway will Bus Rapid Transit dedicated rapidway will

extend 2.6 km from Yonge Street to just east extend 2.6 km from Yonge Street to just east extend 2.6 km from Yonge Street to just east extend 2.6 km from Yonge Street to just east

of Southlake Regional Health Centre. of Southlake Regional Health Centre. of Southlake Regional Health Centre. of Southlake Regional Health Centre.

This phase is scheduled for completion in This phase is scheduled for completion in This phase is scheduled for completion in This phase is scheduled for completion in

2014. 2014. 2014. 2014.

Phase 2 on Yonge St to Mullock Dr is Phase 2 on Yonge St to Mullock Dr is Phase 2 on Yonge St to Mullock Dr is Phase 2 on Yonge St to Mullock Dr is

scscscscheduled for completion in 2017.heduled for completion in 2017.heduled for completion in 2017.heduled for completion in 2017.

Newmarket TrainNewmarket TrainNewmarket TrainNewmarket Train StationStationStationStation (470 Davis Dr.)(470 Davis Dr.)(470 Davis Dr.)(470 Davis Dr.)

Built in 1899 by the Grand Trunk Built in 1899 by the Grand Trunk Built in 1899 by the Grand Trunk Built in 1899 by the Grand Trunk

Railroad,Railroad,Railroad,Railroad, this is a visible reminder of the this is a visible reminder of the this is a visible reminder of the this is a visible reminder of the

railway that came to Newmarket in 1853 railway that came to Newmarket in 1853 railway that came to Newmarket in 1853 railway that came to Newmarket in 1853

and had a major impact on the and had a major impact on the and had a major impact on the and had a major impact on the

development of this community.development of this community.development of this community.development of this community.

TodayTodayTodayToday it iit iit iit is home to the Chamber of s home to the Chamber of s home to the Chamber of s home to the Chamber of

CommerCommerCommerCommerce.ce.ce.ce.

Union Hotel (425 Davis Dr)Union Hotel (425 Davis Dr)Union Hotel (425 Davis Dr)Union Hotel (425 Davis Dr)

The Union Hotel (left) was built in 1881. The Union Hotel (left) was built in 1881. The Union Hotel (left) was built in 1881. The Union Hotel (left) was built in 1881.

The next to it was a General StoreThe next to it was a General StoreThe next to it was a General StoreThe next to it was a General Store. This . This . This . This

landmark is recognized as the entrance to the landmark is recognized as the entrance to the landmark is recognized as the entrance to the landmark is recognized as the entrance to the

historic district.historic district.historic district.historic district. Huron St. (Davis Dr.) was a Huron St. (Davis Dr.) was a Huron St. (Davis Dr.) was a Huron St. (Davis Dr.) was a

mmmmajorajorajorajor easteasteasteast----west transportation corridor.west transportation corridor.west transportation corridor.west transportation corridor.

These buildings are currently being relocated These buildings are currently being relocated These buildings are currently being relocated These buildings are currently being relocated

onto their back lots onto their back lots onto their back lots onto their back lots to make way for the to make way for the to make way for the to make way for the

Metrolinx Project.Metrolinx Project.Metrolinx Project.Metrolinx Project.

Turn left (south) and walk to Queen St

Cross at stop lights (twice) until you are on the south-wesr side of Main St

Continue south on Main to Park Ave

Samual Sykes (1886)Samual Sykes (1886)Samual Sykes (1886)Samual Sykes (1886) 57 Main St. South57 Main St. South57 Main St. South57 Main St. South

Sykes(1821Sykes(1821Sykes(1821Sykes(1821----1911) was noted for 1911) was noted for 1911) was noted for 1911) was noted for

supervising the supervising the supervising the supervising the first first first first locomotives locomotives locomotives locomotives

buibuibuibuilt in Canada West. Afterwards, lt in Canada West. Afterwards, lt in Canada West. Afterwards, lt in Canada West. Afterwards,

he moved to Newmarket he moved to Newmarket he moved to Newmarket he moved to Newmarket ,,,,in in in in

1858185818581858,,,, where he established its where he established its where he established its where he established its

first foundryfirst foundryfirst foundryfirst foundry.

Christian Baptist Church (1874) 135 Main St. SouthChristian Baptist Church (1874) 135 Main St. SouthChristian Baptist Church (1874) 135 Main St. SouthChristian Baptist Church (1874) 135 Main St. South

This was the third building This was the third building This was the third building This was the third building

constructed for the Christian church constructed for the Christian church constructed for the Christian church constructed for the Christian church

in Newmarket. Originally constructed in Newmarket. Originally constructed in Newmarket. Originally constructed in Newmarket. Originally constructed

of local whiteof local whiteof local whiteof local white----grey bricgrey bricgrey bricgrey bricks with ornate ks with ornate ks with ornate ks with ornate

redbrick decoration, the brick was redbrick decoration, the brick was redbrick decoration, the brick was redbrick decoration, the brick was

covered with white stucco.covered with white stucco.covered with white stucco.covered with white stucco.

"The Maple Leaf Forever""The Maple Leaf Forever""The Maple Leaf Forever""The Maple Leaf Forever" is a is a is a is a

Canadian song written by Canadian song written by Canadian song written by Canadian song written by Alexander Alexander Alexander Alexander

MuirMuirMuirMuir (1830(1830(1830(1830––––1906) in 18671906) in 18671906) in 18671906) in 1867....

During the early 1870s Alexander During the early 1870s Alexander During the early 1870s Alexander During the early 1870s Alexander

Muir was an elementary schoMuir was an elementary schoMuir was an elementary schoMuir was an elementary school ol ol ol

teacher in Newmarket. teacher in Newmarket. teacher in Newmarket. teacher in Newmarket. WWWWhen the cornehen the cornehen the cornehen the cornerstone of the Christian Church rstone of the Christian Church rstone of the Christian Church rstone of the Christian Church was being laid on June was being laid on June was being laid on June was being laid on June

25, 1874 by the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, Muir brought his school choir to the event to 25, 1874 by the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, Muir brought his school choir to the event to 25, 1874 by the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, Muir brought his school choir to the event to 25, 1874 by the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, Muir brought his school choir to the event to

sing his new composition THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER; its first public performance.sing his new composition THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER; its first public performance.sing his new composition THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER; its first public performance.sing his new composition THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER; its first public performance. The The The The

ceremony wceremony wceremony wceremony was decorated with 100 Red Coat volunteers and several bands.as decorated with 100 Red Coat volunteers and several bands.as decorated with 100 Red Coat volunteers and several bands.as decorated with 100 Red Coat volunteers and several bands.

Registry Office (1884) 134 Main St SouthRegistry Office (1884) 134 Main St SouthRegistry Office (1884) 134 Main St SouthRegistry Office (1884) 134 Main St South

The County constructed this fire The County constructed this fire The County constructed this fire The County constructed this fire

proof Registry Office after the first proof Registry Office after the first proof Registry Office after the first proof Registry Office after the first

one burned. Expanded in 1938 and one burned. Expanded in 1938 and one burned. Expanded in 1938 and one burned. Expanded in 1938 and

1954, it is the only 191954, it is the only 191954, it is the only 191954, it is the only 19thththth century century century century

registry office left in York Regionregistry office left in York Regionregistry office left in York Regionregistry office left in York Region....

It currently houses the Elman W. It currently houses the Elman W. It currently houses the Elman W. It currently houses the Elman W.

Campbell Museum.Campbell Museum.Campbell Museum.Campbell Museum.

Post Office / Federal Building (1914Post Office / Federal Building (1914Post Office / Federal Building (1914Post Office / Federal Building (1914----5) 180 Main St South5) 180 Main St South5) 180 Main St South5) 180 Main St South

The clock tower is a dominant landmark in downtown The clock tower is a dominant landmark in downtown The clock tower is a dominant landmark in downtown The clock tower is a dominant landmark in downtown

Newmarket.Newmarket.Newmarket.Newmarket.

In the 1995 movie “Tommy Boy” In the 1995 movie “Tommy Boy” In the 1995 movie “Tommy Boy” In the 1995 movie “Tommy Boy” starring Chris Farley, this starring Chris Farley, this starring Chris Farley, this starring Chris Farley, this

part of Main St. stands in for Sandusky, Ohio as Farley gets part of Main St. stands in for Sandusky, Ohio as Farley gets part of Main St. stands in for Sandusky, Ohio as Farley gets part of Main St. stands in for Sandusky, Ohio as Farley gets

off the bus in front of this buildingoff the bus in front of this buildingoff the bus in front of this buildingoff the bus in front of this building....

It also appeared in Police Academy 3.It also appeared in Police Academy 3.It also appeared in Police Academy 3.It also appeared in Police Academy 3.

Cross Park Avenue and turn right (west) walk on the south side of Park

NewmarkeNewmarkeNewmarkeNewmarket Public Library t Public Library t Public Library t Public Library –––– 438 Park Av438 Park Av438 Park Av438 Park Aveeee

Over 3500 square feet of floor Over 3500 square feet of floor Over 3500 square feet of floor Over 3500 square feet of floor

space. space. space. space.

The library provides a wide The library provides a wide The library provides a wide The library provides a wide

variety of services for our variety of services for our variety of services for our variety of services for our

community.community.community.community.

Walk to Church St

Turn left (south) on Church

Erastus Jackson Erastus Jackson Erastus Jackson Erastus Jackson ---- Publisher (1876) 170 Church St.Publisher (1876) 170 Church St.Publisher (1876) 170 Church St.Publisher (1876) 170 Church St.

A local A local A local A local newspaper, the "New Era", newspaper, the "New Era", newspaper, the "New Era", newspaper, the "New Era",

was started in 1852 and in 1853 was started in 1852 and in 1853 was started in 1852 and in 1853 was started in 1852 and in 1853

with Erastus Jackson as its editor with Erastus Jackson as its editor with Erastus Jackson as its editor with Erastus Jackson as its editor

was renamed the "Newmarket was renamed the "Newmarket was renamed the "Newmarket was renamed the "Newmarket

Era". With the coming of the Era". With the coming of the Era". With the coming of the Era". With the coming of the

steam railway the same year, steam railway the same year, steam railway the same year, steam railway the same year,

Newmarket experienced another Newmarket experienced another Newmarket experienced another Newmarket experienced another

surge of prosperity and growth surge of prosperity and growth surge of prosperity and growth surge of prosperity and growth

making it the mosmaking it the mosmaking it the mosmaking it the most important t important t important t important

village north of Toronto.village north of Toronto.village north of Toronto.village north of Toronto.

The EraThe EraThe EraThe Era----Banner still publishes Banner still publishes Banner still publishes Banner still publishes

multiplemultiplemultiplemultiple times a week.times a week.times a week.times a week.

Continue to walk south to Botsford St.

Turn left (east) and walk along Botsford

Continue to Main St.

James Caldwell (1830) 438 Botsford StreetJames Caldwell (1830) 438 Botsford StreetJames Caldwell (1830) 438 Botsford StreetJames Caldwell (1830) 438 Botsford Street

Constructed Constructed Constructed Constructed about 1839 for about 1839 for about 1839 for about 1839 for

James Caldwell, a chair makerJames Caldwell, a chair makerJames Caldwell, a chair makerJames Caldwell, a chair maker

and prominent land owner, thand prominent land owner, thand prominent land owner, thand prominent land owner, the e e e

site was named “Liberty Hall” in site was named “Liberty Hall” in site was named “Liberty Hall” in site was named “Liberty Hall” in

recognition of Caldwell’s recognition of Caldwell’s recognition of Caldwell’s recognition of Caldwell’s

purported support of the 1837 purported support of the 1837 purported support of the 1837 purported support of the 1837

Rebellion.Rebellion.Rebellion.Rebellion. His family fed His family fed His family fed His family fed

captured rebelcaptured rebelcaptured rebelcaptured rebelssss being held being held being held being held

nearby.nearby.nearby.nearby.

Old Town Hall ((1883) 460 Old Town Hall ((1883) 460 Old Town Hall ((1883) 460 Old Town Hall ((1883) 460 Botsford StreetBotsford StreetBotsford StreetBotsford Street

The lower level was a The lower level was a The lower level was a The lower level was a

farmer’s market and the farmer’s market and the farmer’s market and the farmer’s market and the

upper level was an upper level was an upper level was an upper level was an

auditorium for public auditorium for public auditorium for public auditorium for public

assemblies. The two story assemblies. The two story assemblies. The two story assemblies. The two story

brick building has had brick building has had brick building has had brick building has had

numerous uses throughout numerous uses throughout numerous uses throughout numerous uses throughout

its history including police its history including police its history including police its history including police

station, courthouse and station, courthouse and station, courthouse and station, courthouse and

theattheattheattheatrrrre.e.e.e.

The structure The structure The structure The structure wawawawas s s s

renovated in 1renovated in 1renovated in 1renovated in 1982 and its 982 and its 982 and its 982 and its

lost bell tower replaced in lost bell tower replaced in lost bell tower replaced in lost bell tower replaced in

1984.1984.1984.1984.

It is currently being renovatedIt is currently being renovatedIt is currently being renovatedIt is currently being renovated……again !……again !……again !……again !

Continue to Main St.

Rebel Heartland 1837Rebel Heartland 1837Rebel Heartland 1837Rebel Heartland 1837

The The The The 1837 Rebellion leader 1837 Rebellion leader 1837 Rebellion leader 1837 Rebellion leader

William Lyon Mackenzie

kicked off his campaign for kicked off his campaign for kicked off his campaign for kicked off his campaign for

government change in the old government change in the old government change in the old government change in the old

colony of Upper Canada with a colony of Upper Canada with a colony of Upper Canada with a colony of Upper Canada with a

speech from the balcony of speech from the balcony of speech from the balcony of speech from the balcony of the the the the

North American North American North American North American HHHHotel otel otel otel on on on on

August 3 August 3 August 3 August 3 at Botsford and Main at Botsford and Main at Botsford and Main at Botsford and Main

StreetsStreetsStreetsStreets. This is the Rebel . This is the Rebel . This is the Rebel . This is the Rebel

Heartland !Heartland !Heartland !Heartland !

Turn right (south) on Main St. and walk to Water St. (lights)

If you are doing the short walk.. follow these instructions:

Turn left (east) crossing at the lights on the north side of Water St

Cross the bridge and take the first walkway on left (north)

Follow the walkway north to Riverwalk

Brag how much you’ve learned.

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If you are doing the long walk.. follow these instructions:

Cross Water St

Turn left (east) on Water St

A short walk to the path on the west side of the bridge

Do not cross the bridge go right (south) on the path

Follow the path to the playground and keep left down the incline

Do not cross the bridge and turn right onto the path

Keep going south (a good jaunt)

Follow the path over some small bridges

Look for the Tom Taylor Trail sign on a large stone on the left

Turn left (east) and follow to cross the bridge

Turn left (north) and walk to Water St. (a good hike)

Look for the ‘Settlers Family Markers’ on the left and washrooms on the right

Look for the Rotary Fountain on the lake

Turn left (west) on Water and walk to the lights at Main.

Cross (north) at lights and turn right (east) on the north side of Water St

Cross the bridge and take the first walkway on left (north)

Follow the walkway north to Riverwalk… watch for traffic.

Brag about how much you’ve seen and learned… you deserve it.