We invited fans of the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page to play some Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this old photo as our cover image last week. We asked the community to tell us what they think of the photo and if they could identify where it was, who was in it, and … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Flintstone Float
Old Essex Firehouse
Essex Doodles Weekly: From Booms to Boats
Have you discovered of our new sister website, EssexNY.us? This is the new online home for the Essex Events Calendar and The Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY. The Essex Events Calendar is the quickest way to discover what’s happening in and around Essex, New York. Check out the … [Read more...] about Essex Doodles Weekly: From Booms to Boats
How do you doodle, Essex?
I've been scribbling Essex doodles for months. Fancy buildings. Falling down buildings. Quirky characters who pass by and through both. And some who don't... Next Tuesday at the Depot Theatre in Westport I'm going to show you what I've been up to. I'll be joined by several … [Read more...] about How do you doodle, Essex?
Vintage Stereoview: Main Street, Essex, NY
This vintage photo captures a historic scene of Main Street in Essex, NY. The buildings featured in this image (from left to right with the buildings' current occupation in parentheses) are: Wright's Inn (Town Hall), Essex Community Church, Greystone Cottage … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Main Street, Essex, NY
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