Schools
- Lorne Avenue
- Lt 5 PL 98 Newmarket; Lt 4PL 98 Newmarket Except R147336, PT 1, 65R-8630, R531274, PT 1, 65R9011, R637747, PTS 1 to 4, 65R21283, PTS 1 to 4, 65R383, B15147B & B45559B; PT LT 6 PL 98 Newmarket as in NE8351; Town of Newmarket Regional Municipality of York
- Constructed in 1923-24.
- Well preserved example of early 20th century school architecture.
- Named after Dr. Stuart Scott who established medical practice on Main St. in 1889 and served as Coroner for York County. Also a former elementary school teacher – prominent active member of community with life-long interest in learning and educating.
- Cornerstone of school laid by Sir William Mulock, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario.
- Park Avenue (King George School)
- Lots 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, 20 and 21, according to a Plan registered in the Land Registry Office – save and except thereout and therefrom that portion of said Lots 3, 4, and 5, Plan 31, designated as Part 13, on a Plan of Survey deposited in the said Registry Office as R.S. 224, which parcel of land was conveyed to the Town of Newmarket.
- Well preserved example of early twentieth century public school architecture.
- Built on the site of an earlier school, both of which served the primary grades.
- Projecting two storey entrances, with exterior stairways, sided in limestone block to match the foundation, are on each of the Victoria and Park facades.
- Entrance bays have concrete quoins and ornamental projections above the flat roof of the building.
- Top of the walls of this square building incorporate decorative moulding and brick banding.
- Corners of the building have quoins simulated in brick.
Additional Schools / School photos:
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