Lake Pleasant is the county seat for Hamilton County
Speculator is in Hamilton County
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1894 The first town hall was built.
1937 The library joined the town offices.
1965 The building became a library only.
2002 The library moved.
2006 The building became the historical museum — — Map (db m137052) HM
Gene Tunney enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps from high school and served in France during
World War I. While there, he boxed in military tournaments as a marine for the entertainment
of the American troops. At the end of the war, he returned . . . — — Map (db m137056) HM
The cornerstone of the
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
of Speculator was laid on
November 15, 1908. The church
was incorporated on June 19, 1909.
It was completed and dedicated
in October, 1909. — — Map (db m137055) HM
In 1811 Lt. Col. Loring Peck and his son, William Peck, purchased land from Ebenezer and Amos Green. In 1817, William made his home into Lake Pleasant's first store. — — Map (db m176420) HM
Built around 1858 by Edgar Dunnin. Later known as the Adirondack Hotel, Lee Fountien's Hotel, The Anibal Hotel, and the Brook's Hotel. Here French Louie the hermit, trapper and guide died in 1915. — — Map (db m136273) HM
Historic New York
The Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountains, consisting of rocky peaks, sheer cliffs and narrow valleys, also have wooded slopes and sparkling lakes. Forty three mountains have elevations 4000 feet or higher. Mount . . . — — Map (db m44686) HM
