Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize the site in this painting? How about the artist? Do you spy their signature? Here's what the community already had to … [Read more...] about Old Stump Bridge Painting by Sid Couchey
Sid Couchey
Last Chance to Catch “Rejuvenation” at Adirondack Art Association in Essex
After A Long Winter, "Rejuvenation" Rejuvenates The Adirondack Art Association (AAA) opened its gallery doors for the 2015 season with "Rejuvenation" on Friday May 29th with a wine and cheese reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It was a perfect Adirondack spring evening: clear, … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Catch “Rejuvenation” at Adirondack Art Association in Essex
Essex Initiatives Updating 2015 Essex Directory
Last year we resuscitated and updated the beautiful Essex Directory that included a wonderful map by the late Sid Couchey. Special thanks to Donna Lou Sonnett for providing all the original drawings and to Sheri Amsel for updating Sid's map. We were overwhelmed by the demand … [Read more...] about Essex Initiatives Updating 2015 Essex Directory
Vintage Photo: Old Stump Bridge at Whallon’s Bay
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Does anyone recognize the place pictured in the photo above? The photo is labelled "Old Stump Bridge at Whallon's Bay." When do you … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Old Stump Bridge at Whallon’s Bay
Essex Calendars for 2015
Essex Town Historian Shirley LaForest has produced and printed Essex Calendars for many years. Have you seen the 2015 calendar yet? I spoke with Shirley to find out more about these calendars and to learn how she chooses the photos that she includes. She told me that both … [Read more...] about Essex Calendars for 2015