Sitting fallow for 50 years and nearly two centuries years after welcoming its first congregation of worshippers, the Old Stone Church has been restored to a new-found glory, ready for use in the 21st century. Over the last 10 months, the building has undergone major … [Read more...] about Historic Church Finds New Purpose in Essex, NY
Architecture
The 100 Mile House: Library Program on Historic Buildings
The 100 Mile House: Why the Greenest Building Might Be the One that Already Exists On Thursday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Belden Noble Memorial Library, Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage, will discuss the idea that the preservation … [Read more...] about The 100 Mile House: Library Program on Historic Buildings
Rosslyn Boathouse Underwater in 1983
It definitely pains me to see Rosslyn's boathouse underwater (even 3+ decades after the fact), but it’s a reminder that we have made some headway over the last eleven years. Of course, there’s never any guarantee — and I’m well aware that flooding could bring the pretty boathouse … [Read more...] about Rosslyn Boathouse Underwater in 1983
1910 Hickory Hill Photo
I present to you a rather well captured (and equally well preserved) photograph of The Ross Mansion (aka Hickory Hill) circa 1910... The Ross Mansion in the photograph above was originally built for, and owned by Henry Howard Ross, the brother of William Daniel Ross who built … [Read more...] about 1910 Hickory Hill Photo
Lake Champlain Boathouse Blues
Welcome to spring in the Champlain Valley. And to Rosslyn's annual spring drama: the Lake Champlain boathouse blues! Over the last month lake water level has been rising, rising, rising. And rising some more. In fact, it's even risen since I started drafting this post. … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Boathouse Blues