Hickory Hill (aka the Ross Mansion), the "finest Federal residence" in Essex, NY (“Essex: An Architectural Guide” 18), was built by the Honorable Henry Howard Ross at the intersection of Elm Street and Church Street. "Hickory Hill" on Elm Street, and "Rosslyn" on the Lake Shore … [Read more...] about Hickory Hill
Architecture
Block House Farm
In Essex, NY, the Greek Revival architectural style was used most often in the form of details and ornamentation such as columns or street-facing gables (Essex: The Architectural Heritage. 29). Block House Farm, located near the northern limit of the village is unique in that it … [Read more...] about Block House Farm
Edwards House
The Edwards House was finished circa 1841 in a brick Greek Revival design. The property adjoins the Edwards Store which is located directly south. Edwards store was built prior to Edwards House, and given the proximity between the two structures and the shared name it is likely … [Read more...] about Edwards House
Noble Warehouse
Located on the Lake Champlain shore of Essex, NY, the Noble Warehouse was constructed circa 1810 by the Ransom Noble and Sons firm (“Essex: An Architectural Guide.” 27). The Noble family controlled much of the maritime shipping in Essex, and constructed the warehouse and wharf to … [Read more...] about Noble Warehouse
W.D. Ross Store
"On the shore adjacent to the Ross wharf and the dock house, William D. Ross constructed a cut limestone store and law office." (Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain. 87). The stone W.D. Ross Store was built to serve as a warehouse and store in Essex, NY circa 1810. A … [Read more...] about W.D. Ross Store