Arriving in Essex, NY from Charlotte, Vermont by ferry, or by NYS Route 22 from the North travelers are greeted by a row of stately homes known as Merchant Row. Four elegant historic mansions overlook Lake Champlain and Vermont's Green Mountains beyond. Built by wealthy merchant … [Read more...] about Merchant Row Mansions in Essex, NY
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Kamikaze Wild Turkey Damages Essex Residence
Wild turkey vandalism? Yes. Sometimes Adirondack living feels like a 24x7 safari. In case you've missed the wilder side of Essex, NY, here are just a few of the wild critters we've featured recently on the Essex blog. Rattlesnakes Coyotes Bobcats Feral … [Read more...] about Kamikaze Wild Turkey Damages Essex Residence
Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York
Grown out of the Italian Renaissance in Europe and ancient Greek and Roman influences, the Georgian architectural style was developed by English architects who "emphasized classicism, order, and symmetry regardless of function" (Historic New England). Georgian architecture spread … [Read more...] about Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York
Harmon Noble Schoolhouse
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
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