I recently had the pleasure of swinging my Champlain Avenue in Westport New York recently to visit with friend and proprietor, Kathryn Cramer. It's exciting to see one of Westport's newest commercial ventures hitting its stride. Champlain Avenue, a bookstore and consignment … [Read more...] about Champlain Avenue Update
Archives for 2013
Essex Library Closings & New Videos
The Belden Noble Memorial Library will be closed on the next two Mondays: September 2, 2013 - Labor Day September 9, 2013 - For replacement of the concrete slab leading to our front door. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we think you'll be pleased with the result. New … [Read more...] about Essex Library Closings & New Videos
Upcoming Essex Events 9/1-9/8
To keep you up to speed on the upcoming events of the week in and around Essex, NY, we're going to share an update every Sunday here on the Essex on Lake Champlain Blog with information gathered from the Essex Calendar of Events on our sister website www.essexny.us. Peruse the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 9/1-9/8
Daily Doodle: Amy Guglielmo’s Essex in a Jar
Today we’re showcasing a whimsical Essex doodle from our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. This detailed illustration was created on stage by Amy Gugliemo in response to the question, “What comes to mind when you think of Essex, NY?” Amy filled a jar with … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Amy Guglielmo’s Essex in a Jar
Essex Prosperity 1820 to 1830
"Essex became the largest and most successful port on Lake Champlain in the early 19th century." (Hislop, David C., Jr. Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub., 2009. Print. Images of America. 27) Following the War of 1812 Essex prosperity did … [Read more...] about Essex Prosperity 1820 to 1830