POST OFFICE
 
The Newmarket Post Office was once housed in a small lean-to attached to William Roe's store, but in 1914-15, the present building was constructed. Described at the time as the "equal to any Post Office on this continent"; it cost approximately $28,000. Despite the fact that construction was finished by May 1915, it was not opened until late November. In 1956, the large addition west of the main building was added, and in 1957, home delivery was inaugurated.

Post Office architecture in Canada in the late 1800's and early 1900's was unique. The public servant architects were concerned with aesthetics, the context of the building, and urban design issues. The Newmarket building, designed by David Ewart, is an excellent example of this period.

Designed in what has been called the Italianate Villa style, the building displays shallow sloped hip roofs with very large overhangs supported by ornate brackets. Ground floor doorways and windows are arched and the entire building is underlined by a cut stone plinth.

The tower marks and defines the corner of Park Ave. and Main St. S. Besides its role of defining the main entrance, the tower sports a four-face clock, in which all four faces are driven by one mechanism, which in turn is connected by rope to the 1200 pound bell.