The Adirondack History Center Museum is pleased to announce a $1,000.00 donation from Champlain National Bank, making the bank a Major Sponsor for the 2013 museum season. "One of our guiding principles is to invest in our communities by supporting local educational, … [Read more...] about Champlain National Bank Sponsors Adirondack History Center Museum
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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
Vintage Postcard: View from Steamer of Essex, NY
It’s time for another vintage Essex, NY, image! This time we are sharing an old postcard. The photo on the postcard is titled "View of Essex, Lake Champlain from steamer." From the title we can surmise that the photo was taken while on a steam ship--perhaps the old steam … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: View from Steamer of Essex, NY
Vintage Stereoview: View of Essex from North
It’s time for another vintage Essex, NY, image! This is the fourth in a series of stereoviews that we have recently acquired. This historic image shows us a hill top view of the picturesque hamlet long before paved roads became the common in the area. The dirt road … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: View of Essex from North
Fort Ticonderoga: The Movie
In honor of Fort Ticonderoga's 2013 opening weekend I thought it would be a fitting tribute to share something related to the fort. Have you heard of Fort Ti aka Fort Ticonderoga: The Movie? I hadn't heard of it until recently, and I find it thrilling that a feature film was set … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga: The Movie