In the latter half of the 19th century Essex commerce stagnated and the population contracted. But this economic and demographic downturn may actually have predicated the bountiful Essex heritage we enjoy today. "The once flourishing spirit of commercial enterprise left in its … [Read more...] about Essex Heritage
George F. McNulty
Vintage Photo: Old Brick Store, Main Street, Essex, NY
We invited you to play Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this old photograph on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last week, and asked the community to tell us what they knew about the scene. The photo was shared with us by Todd Goff who believes it may have been taken … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Old Brick Store, Main Street, Essex, NY
Essex: The Architectural Heritage
Essex: The Architectural Heritage was written by George F. McNulty and Margaret Scheinin. Published in 1971, this user-friendly examination of the architecture in Essex, New York includes photographs of Essex buildings and detailed close-ups of architectural details to illustrate … [Read more...] about Essex: The Architectural Heritage