Federal architecture, sometimes referred to as the Federalist or Adam style, was a highly popular style in many places throughout the newly independent colonies from about 1780-1840. Architect Robert Adam influence swept America during the awakening of our national identity … [Read more...] about Federal Architecture in Essex, New York
Essex Village Historic District
Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York
Grown out of the Italian Renaissance in Europe and ancient Greek and Roman influences, the Georgian architectural style was developed by English architects who "emphasized classicism, order, and symmetry regardless of function" (Historic New England). Georgian architecture spread … [Read more...] about Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York
Essex Town Hall
One of the Essex Community Heritage Organization's (ECHO's) earliest projects was Wright's Inn. In the center of Essex, NY, this historic inn constructed by Daniel Ross and finished with the later addition by Daniel Wright now serves as the Essex Town Hall. Built in the 1790's, … [Read more...] about Essex Town Hall
Greystone Cottage
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
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