This vintage photo captures a historic scene of Main Street in Essex, NY. The buildings featured in this image (from left to right with the buildings' current occupation in parentheses) are: Wright's Inn (Town Hall), Essex Community Church, Greystone Cottage … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Main Street, Essex, NY
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Essex Community Church
The Essex Community Church in Essex, NY, was built by the Presbyterians in 1853 with stone from Willsboro Point at total cost of $10,000 (Belden Noble Memorial Library. Essex, New York: An Early History. Burlington, VT: Queen City Printers, 2003. 76). This new church replaced … [Read more...] about Essex Community Church
Merchant Row Mansions in Essex, NY
Arriving in Essex, NY from Charlotte, Vermont by ferry, or by NYS Route 22 from the North travelers are greeted by a row of stately homes known as Merchant Row. Four elegant historic mansions overlook Lake Champlain and Vermont's Green Mountains beyond. Built by wealthy merchant … [Read more...] about Merchant Row Mansions in Essex, NY
Greek Revival Architecture in Essex, New York
Greek Revival architecture was popular in America from about 1818-1850 (Wentworth Studio). It was the first truly national style in the United States that spread all across the country. With British influence waning considerably after the War of 1812 and the nation rapidly … [Read more...] about Greek Revival Architecture in Essex, New York
Federal Architecture in Essex, New York
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