William Stickwood House

The main portion of the residence was constructed in 1885 for William J. Stickwood, brick maker and farmer. When purchased, the site had a one-storey wooden structure that still remains next to the 1885 structure. This wooden tail-wing, which extends east of the main portion of the residence, was constructed for the previous owners of the farm, the Bogarts. William Stickwood, born in 1847, operated a brick yard on Srigley Street, located in the original downtown core of Newmarket. This brick yard supplied construction material for many buildings in Newmarket and the surrounding area in the 19th century. The property was purchased by the Town of Newmarket in 2003.

The one-and-a-half storey residence is constructed of local grey/white brick. The building is an excellent example of a Gothic Revival farmhouse, with a four bay façade and a “T”-shaped floor plan in which the tail-wing extends to the south. All the windows are two-over-two double hung sash with arched brick toppers and louvered shutters. The roof of the house is cross-gabled and above the front windows there is a central gable. The principal entrance on the southwest side of the building is sheltered by a single storey enclosed veranda. One large chimney also adorns the residence, which is located on the east elevation of the brick structure.