The Belden Noble Memorial Library was once known as Greystone Cottage. It was originally built by General Ransom Noble for use as a store and warehouse in conjunction with his tannery and shoe factory in behind the building (“Essex: An Architectural Guide.” 27). "Constructed of … [Read more...] about Belden Noble Memorial Library
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Adirondack Pie
Epiphany is the perfect holiday for Adirondack Pie. Adirondack Pie? I can anticipate your question, word-for-word: "What in the tangled back country of North Country cuisine is Adirondack Pie?" Okay, perhaps not word-for-word, but was I close? I intend not only to explain … [Read more...] about Adirondack Pie
Ralph Hascall House
The Ralph Hascall House was built c. 1800 in Georgian style ("Essex: An Architectural Guide.") for Ralph Hascall, a lawyer, State Senator (1811-1819), District Attorney of the County (1818-1821) and Essex town officer (1820-21). Hascall was also involved in the creation of the … [Read more...] about Ralph Hascall House
John Gould House
In 1817 John Gould began purchasing parcels of land just south of Essex's town center to combine into a property upon which he could build his home. By the time his house was built he owned nearly the entire block ("Essex: An Architectural Guide." 14). The John Gould House was … [Read more...] about John Gould House
Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds
Mohawk storyteller Kay Olan (Ionataiewas) shares traditional Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) stories to challenge stereotypes about Native Americans by exposing children and adults to her culture. "We are proud of our identity," Olan explains. She describes herself as "living in two … [Read more...] about Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds