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. The caption on this black and white postcard states: "Split Rock from Crater Club, Essex, NY." Split Rock is a recognizable … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: View of Split Rock from Crater Club
Split Rock lighthouse
Vintage Postcard: Split Rock View from Crater Club
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. Do you recognize this view? If not, then take a look at the caption that reads, "Split Rock From Crater Club, Essex, NY." So this scene … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Split Rock View from Crater Club
Joseph Ramsdell: Progenitor of the Lighthouse Ramsdells
Joseph Ramsdell was born in 1779 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where he learned maritime trades including barrel making. He left Massachusetts at about age 20, trekking north and west through New Hampshire and Vermont, probably using family connections as he went. In Vermont he … [Read more...] about Joseph Ramsdell: Progenitor of the Lighthouse Ramsdells
Vintage Postcard: Split Rock Light
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 this site? It's Split Rock with the Split Rock Lighthouse! If you were unsure the title in the upper left corner, "Split Rock … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Split Rock Light
Vintage Photo: Split Rock Lighthouse & Ferry
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Check out this old photograph! What do you recognize? When do you think this old photo was taken? Thank you to Robert Strickhart for sharing this … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Split Rock Lighthouse & Ferry