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
History
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
Old Essex Firehouse
The Old Essex Firehouse is an early commercial building in Essex, NY built out of locally quarried graystone. Currently serving as a seasonal gallery for the Adirondack Art Association, the space has served many purposes over the years. The prominent building located at the … [Read more...] about Old Essex Firehouse
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: History of Farming in North America
Whallonsburg Grange Hall is hosting a lyceum lecture series called "Land and Labor: The Past, Present and Future of Farming in America." Lectures will be on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm. In this Whallonsburg Grange lyceum series there will be a special four-part series devoted … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: History of Farming in North America
Old Brick Store
As its name implies, The Old Brick Store is a brick building that was originally built to serve as a commercial store during the time of Essex's economic boom. This utilitarian Greek Revival store was built in c. 1840, and has stood on Essex's Main Street for 172 years. With … [Read more...] about Old Brick Store