On the side lawn of The Harmon Noble House (c. 1835) sits an elegant octagonal building that likely served as an 1850's one-room schoolhouse or office. Commonly referred to as the Harmon Noble Schoolhouse, the diminutive building may have been used to educate the Noble family … [Read more...] about Harmon Noble Schoolhouse
Essex Village Historic District
Harmon Noble House
The Harmon Noble House, also known as Sunnyside, is one of Essex's grand homes on Merchant Row that enjoy a marvelous view of Lake Champlain across the street. Sometimes called the Noble-Schreiber House, this stately brick mansion was built in c. 1835 by one of Ransom Noble's … [Read more...] about Harmon Noble House
Rosslyn Boathouse
Built on a pier jutting into Lake Champlain in Essex, NY across Lake Shore Road from Rosslyn stands a charming dock house constructed in 1898 (“Essex: An Architectural Guide.” 30). Rosslyn boathouse is modeled on a late 19th century Eastlake Design, considered part of the Queen … [Read more...] about Rosslyn Boathouse
Rosslyn
Rosslyn, the second oldest home on Essex, New York's Merchant Row, is located just south of The Dower House. This historic home (also known as the W.D. Ross Mansion, Hyde Gate, and The Sherwood Inn) was built by William D. Ross for his bride Mary Ann Gould (c. 1826-8) (“Essex: An … [Read more...] about Rosslyn
The Dower House
When arriving in Essex, NY by ferry from Charlotte, Vermont travelers are greeted by a row of stately homes known as Merchant Row. The Dower House (aka the Daniel Ross House) is the northernmost residence with gambrel roof, white clapboard exterior and red shutters. The Dower … [Read more...] about The Dower House