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      1958 Vintage Ferry Brochure

      May 6, 2013 By Katie Shepard 1 Comment

      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (cover)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (cover) (Source: Geo Davis via Rosslyn Redux)

      It’s time for another throwback to old days of  Essex, NY! Today, we’re sharing another vintage ferry brochure–this time from 1958!

      Credit goes to Lorri Carson for providing us with this vintage brochure. Thanks very much for sharing it with us! If any of you viewers have unique or vintage Essex memorabilia or photographs we’d love to see it and share it on the Essex on Lake Champlain Blog! Please let us know!

      Colorful Cover Art

      The cover seems to be decorated in an art style that looks like colorful layered paper. The layers of yellow form a sun that highlights the title “Lake Champlain Ferry Crossings.” The mountains rising in the background are the Green Mts. of Vermont or New York’s Adirondacks. Can anyone tell which they are meant to be? Or perhaps they are meant to be either.

      The multi-colored greens, blues, and purples are meant to create the waters and currents of Lake Champlain. There are even little fish-shaped cutouts swimming below the ferry.

      The ferry featured on the cover it pictured full of cars and people. Can anyone name the specific ferry?

      We’ve transcribed some of the most enjoyable content from this brochure below for you to enjoy.

      Essex Ferry Prices

      Check out the prices the Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing used to charge in 1958. They really make one long for the old days!

      One way……..Car & Driver $1.85, Adult Passengers 35c, Children 5 to 12 years 20c, Maximum Fare $3.25

      Round Trip……..Car & Driver $2.75, Adult Passengers 50c, Children 5 to 12 years 25c, Maximum Fare $4.75

      Foot Passengers same Fare as Car Passengers

      Breakfast on Board

      LCT Ferries used to include breakfast on board for only 45c! Check out the menu below:

      Large Fruit Juice
      Toast & Marmalade or Donuts
      Coffee, Milk, Tea, or Hot Chocolate

      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (interior)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (interior) (Source: Geo Davis via Rosslyn Redux)

      The brochure claims that this would “Save Time in the Morning!” It seems that the menu grew a bit since the 1957 ferry brochure was released. (Source: Geo Davis via Rosslyn Redux)

      Historical Lake Champlain

      A bit of Lake Champlain history is provided in the interior of the brochure:

      Historical Lake Champlain, sixth largest fresh water lake in the United States, lies between Vermont’s famous Green Mountains and the great Adirondacks of New York State. It extends 136 miles from the Canadian border past Fort Ticonderoga south to the village of Whitehall, the birthplace of the American Navy. The lake comprises an area of great historical significance. The first American naval battle was fought against the British at Valcour Island in 1776. Many believe that mountain scenery as seen from Lake Champlain is without parallel in this country. Your vacation trips are pleasanter and more relaxing as you enjoy these crossings while saving time and many travel miles.

      Delightful Lake Rides for Foot Passengers

      An interior segment of the brochure extols the beauty and pleasure of Lake Champlain ferry rides:

      Enjoy the magnificent lake and mountain views on the Streamline Ferry crossing between Burlington, VT., and Port Kent, N.Y. The round trip takes two hours and twenty minutes and will be one to long remember especially if taken at sunset. Refreshments and souvenirs are available in the passenger lounge of either the “Valcour” or the newly acquired “Adirondack” which in addition to the inside lounge has a spacious outside upper deck for passengers. If you live or are vacationing near Lake Champlain make sure to take this beautiful and historic ride.

      We hope you enjoyed this glimpse into the past! See all pages of this brochure in the gallery below. Click for larger view.

      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (cover)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (cover)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (interior)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (interior)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Interior page).
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Interior page). Photo of Valcour ferry featured on top.
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Essex-Charlotte Crossing Information)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Essex-Charlotte Crossing Information). Photo of Adirondack ferry featured.
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Interior page)
      LCT Ferry Brochure 1958 (Interior page). Photo of Grand Isle ferry featured on top.

       

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      Filed Under: Heritage Tagged With: Adirondack ferry, Essex-Charlotte ferry, Ferry, Grand Isle ferry, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Transportation Company, LCT, Lorri Carson, Valcour ferry, vintage brochure, Vintage Essex Trivia

      About Katie Shepard

      Passionate about reading and writing stories, Katie Shepard enjoys discovering more about her home while writing and editing for Essex on Lake Champlain. Katie graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2011 where she studied English literature, philosophy, and Asian studies. Her first book Essex, New York Architecture: A Doodler's Field Guide was published in 2015. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, or at Linked.in. Or email her at katie [@] essexeditions [dot] com.

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