The Belden H. Noble Memorial Library came into existence as the Essex Free Library in 1899 when it was granted a "provisional" charter by the University of the State of New York. It opened to the public December 1 of that year and received an "absolute" charter in 1906. The … [Read more...] about A Short History of the Belden Noble Memorial Library
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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