Winter weather and water do strange things around here, especially on the lake. We saw these beautiful “ice birds” as we walked by the ferry landing one afternoon. Sun was bright and skies were clear, making them look like something out of “Swan Lake.” Surely they will soon melt, … [Read more...] about Ice Birds
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Vintage Postcard: Barn Rock, Lake Champlain
Frequently we share a different historic image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this Lake Champlain landmark?! (Did you know it before you saw the caption?) It's Barn Rock on Lake Champlain. … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Barn Rock, Lake Champlain
Vintage Postcard: Harvesting Ice on Lake Champlain
Every week we share a different image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The last image we shared is shown above. During these hot days of summer, let's take a look back at this vintage postcard of some ice … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Harvesting Ice on Lake Champlain
Vintage Image: Steamboat Dock at St. Albans Bay
Every week we share a different image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The last image we shared is shown above, although we shared without it's caption. When do you think this old postcard dates to? Can you … [Read more...] about Vintage Image: Steamboat Dock at St. Albans Bay
Vintage Image: Timber Raft on Lake Champlain
Every week we share a different image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The last image we shared is shown above. Check out this old print! When do you think it dates to? See any recognizable landmarks to help … [Read more...] about Vintage Image: Timber Raft on Lake Champlain