We invited you to play Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this old photograph on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last week, and asked the community to tell us what they knew about the scene. The photo was shared with us by Todd Goff who believes it may have been taken … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Old Brick Store, Main Street, Essex, NY
Old Brick Store
Greek Revival Architecture in Essex, New York
Greek Revival architecture was popular in America from about 1818-1850 (Wentworth Studio). It was the first truly national style in the United States that spread all across the country. With British influence waning considerably after the War of 1812 and the nation rapidly … [Read more...] about Greek Revival Architecture in Essex, New York
Old Brick Store
As its name implies, The Old Brick Store is a brick building that was originally built to serve as a commercial store during the time of Essex's economic boom. This utilitarian Greek Revival store was built in c. 1840, and has stood on Essex's Main Street for 172 years. With … [Read more...] about Old Brick Store