Greystone Cottage is the stone building located opposite the Essex-Charlotte ferry dock on Main Street in Essex, NY. It was erected in 1818 by General Ransom Noble for use as a store and warehouse in conjunction with his tannery. Noble established a tannery and shoe factory in … [Read more...] about Greystone Cottage
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Greystone
Greystone is arguably the crown jewel of Merchant Row. Its stately, imposing presence greets ferry commuters as they arrive in Essex, New York. Of local limestone [greystone] in two-and-a-half stories, it is a late Greek Revival mansion, characterized by superb stone work on the … [Read more...] about Greystone
Harmon Noble House
The Harmon Noble House, also known as Sunnyside, is one of Essex's grand homes on Merchant Row that enjoy a marvelous view of Lake Champlain across the street. Sometimes called the Noble-Schreiber House, this stately brick mansion was built in c. 1835 by one of Ransom Noble's … [Read more...] about Harmon Noble House
Fort Ticonderoga’s Battle on Snowshoes Reenactment
For the first time in 13 years, the legendary Battle on Snowshoes from the French and Indian War will be reenacted near Fort Ticonderoga this Saturday. "The Battle on Snowshoes event re-creates the savage fight between Robert Rogers’ Rangers and a mixed French force of regular … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga’s Battle on Snowshoes Reenactment
The Dower House
When arriving in Essex, NY by ferry from Charlotte, Vermont travelers are greeted by a row of stately homes known as Merchant Row. The Dower House (aka the Daniel Ross House) is the northernmost residence with gambrel roof, white clapboard exterior and red shutters. The Dower … [Read more...] about The Dower House