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Great Sacandaga History: Hunting around the Sacandaga
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Hunting around the Sacandaga. In the 1700’s, before the Revolutionary War, Sir William Johnson was an avid outdoorsman and superintendent of Indian affairs in the area. From the Broadalbin author Robert Chambers book titled Cardigan he refers to Sir William Johnson and the “echoes of his flintlock on the Vly.”. The guide did everything he could to make sure the trip went smoothly and his customers were satisfied. He was woods-wise and independent,...
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Great Sacandaga History: Industry in the Valley
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Industry in the Valley. Grist mills were among the first industry built being the most important . Sawmills were usually located near at the same place and built at the same time in most instances. The woodenware mills produced: bowls, grain measures, rakes, scythes, clothespins just to name a few. Then later on the majority of knitting mills, leather tanning, woolen and carding mills were started. Batchellerville was the site of woodenware industry&#...
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Great Sacandaga History: What’s in a name?
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. What’s in a name? Sacandaga has been mentioned as ‘Land of the Waving Grass’ other interpretations of the Iroquois origin is “drowned water” probably referring to the marshland of the Vly or “drowned land“ referring to the flooding in the spring. Other early names areas around the lake have had names changes and pronunciations differ:. Fish House was officially named Northampton but since it’s beginnings was always known as Fish House which got ...
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Great Sacandaga History: The Adirondack Inn expands
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. The Adirondack Inn expands. In a reference dated July 22nd 1911 a review by the columnist T.E. Fitzgerald who resided in Daytona Florida visited the Sacandaga Park. The information that follows is from his experience in the park that summer:. A summer resort as ideally picturesque as Daytona. The altitude of Sacandaga Park is about 1500 ft. in other words it’s 1500 feet nearer the celestial regions than Daytona. I used the word “discovered”...
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Great Sacandaga History: Sacandaga: Four stories of Folk Lore
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Sacandaga: Four stories of Folk Lore. It seems an old woman came to stay at the Hotel ,taking up residence, who’s name was Hester. She was known for her most unusual eyes People said if you looked into her eyes long enough the devil could be seen. In those times, people believed there were two kinds of witches: “Granny Witches” or “Granny Ladies” who worked with herbs and potions to heal sick people. In the Edinburg area in the great blizzard of 1888 ...
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Great Sacandaga History: Northville History
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. In 1790 the first Gristmill was built and another in 1815. Both operated on Hunter Creek that emptied into the Sacandaga river. In 1794 Ridge Road was a main road from Fish house to Northville. The road continued to Hardscrabble and Maple Grove and went on to Canada. The Presbyterian Church members met in 1849 built in 1853 and is oldest church still standing. Damaged by fire of unknown origin in 1936 it was repaired. Other religions came afte...Histo...
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Great Sacandaga History: Sacandaga Landmarks: What’s left of yesterday?
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Sacandaga Landmarks: What’s left of yesterday? What is a landmark? Sounds like a silly question; but one a child might ask. The dictionary definition is: the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape. It can also be an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend. In regards to villages: churches and hotels would be considered landmarks. Most local people...
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Great Sacandaga History: Christmas in the Sacandaga River Valley
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Christmas in the Sacandaga River Valley. Christmas is a time for family. Most families in the Sacandaga Valley lived what was considered right next door to each other, give or take a mile. Christmas Eve provided a time to gather together to share a meal or to attend midnight services held at churches. Some early symbolisms of Christmas are:. Star: A heavenly signs of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind. The Candle: A mir...
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Great Sacandaga History: Sacandaga Horses?
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. Wooden plank roads were built in some parts of the valley which may have alleviated travel at least for the mud season. The horse, in the short summer season, ran in area races and pleasure riding was available from the stables at High Rock Lodge in Sacandaga Park in 1900. David Getman of Mayfield also had a track that was used for sulky and bike races complete with grandstand behind the present Mayfield High School. Many people didn’t think muc...
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Great Sacandaga History: Sacandaga Valley Churches
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History by Lorraine Frasier. Friday, August 24, 2012. The first church building constructed in the Sacandaga River Valley was at Fish House by Sir William Johnson in the 1700’s. It’s denomination was Episcopal but it’s exact location, date built, and most other information has been lost in history. Circuit riders followed early settlers to hold religious meetings wherever people would congregate. In book by John J Bennis ; Edinburg: A Town Divided, a journal of sorts is related regarding one of these...
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