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NORTHVILLE BUSINESSES
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Gifford Valley School House *q
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Northville Northampton Historical Museum
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The Red Barn
g. James A. Cole Block
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Masons Fish House lodge #298 Wellness in Motion Village Caf6 and Pizzeia
a. The Fry Block .Today: 16z
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Main Street
Timeless Tavern and Inn
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s. Franklin Wright Block oToday: r3z S. Main Street
Sacandaga Valley Arts Network Gallery
Colorful Collections
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6. Willard Brothers .Today: rzz
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Main Street
Northville S-ro-25 Cent Store
7. G.N. Brown Building .Today: rrz
Main Street Dragon City Chinese Restaurant S.
8. Allen and Palmer .Today: rre N. Main Street
Allen and Palmer Hardware Store
g. Cook and Miller Meat Market .Today: r3z N. Main Street
Shelby's Kitchenette
ro. Samuel B. Benton Hardware Today: r3z N. Main Street Johnson Family Farm N.{arket
rr. Hardpan Store Today: r4z N. Main Street
Just Because Boutique
rz. William
F. Barker House
Today: r7z N. Main Street
The Northville Liquor Store
rg. Uriah Patrick House Today: z5z N. Main Street
Adirondack Country Store
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Lee Anibal Law Office
Today: r4rN. Main Street
R.J. Morrison Complete Insurance Service
rq.The Holiness Mission .Today: rrr N. Main Street N lichael J. Poulin, Attorney-at-Law Happy" Retums, Business & Personal lncome Tax Preparation
16. Blacksmith Shop rToday: rzz Bridge Street
CMK Realty
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Malloy Bargain Store
oToday: zzr Bridge Street
Klippel's Kory Korner Caf6
rB. Mosher's Feed Store oToday: 3rz Bridge Street
NBT Bank
ro.Abrams Garage .Today: 3zz N. Third Street
William Coffey Studio
zo. John A. Willard House .Today: 64r Bridge Street Inn at the Bridge
Main Street tuith horse and buggies Historical Pictures in fhrs brochure circa t9go & tgss prouided by : GaiI Cramer
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BRIEF HISTORY: The first permanent settlement took place in the late rz8o's. Main Street was surveyed and laid out in r7g7. In r8o7 only six
families lived along Main Street. The village was incorporated in 1873. During the latter half of the nineteenth century, the lumber industry created a boomtown with
milling, cooperage, tanning
and
woodenware industries. Up into the early rgoo's the Village (as well as the Hamlet of Sacandaga Park, across the river) enjoyed a
strong economy and a rich cultural life.
There were
a
number
of large
hotels,
entertainment halls and a railroad. The construction of the Conklingville Dam in t9z9 brought major changes to the local economy. The gates of the dam were closed on March 27 rg1o and although the Village
of
Northville itself was mostly spared,
several other communities, including
large portion
of
a
Sacandaga Park were
flooded and gone forever.
Because
of its location along the Great to Route 30
Sacandaga lake, proximity
being the entrance
to the
Southern
Adirondacks, wonderful boating, hiking and skiing opportunities, its picturesque setting and historical architecture, Northville has become a destination point
summer, fall and winter tourists. Facilities for tourists are steadily expanding
for
in the Great Sacandaga [.ake region and now include several fine restaurants, a golf course and bed and brealdasts. You will also find a wonderful cross-country resofi, a regional cultural arts program, arts and crafts shops, marinas, libraries, anextensive
fish stocking program, sailing
regattas,
opportunities for hiking, cycling, snow-shoeing, ice fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Camping at the Northampton Beach Campground, right along the lake is an experience not to be missed.
HISTORY CONTINUED: In recent years, the village has created t}te Waterfront Park which sits behind the historic Main Street buildings, overlooking Northville take, better known to locals as "The Little [ake." Many community events are held in this park throughout the year, as it boasts a performance stage, picnic areas, a gazebo, and ample room for vendors or
activities.
Be sure to check out the many
local
businesses along Main Street and Bridge Street, located in the historic buildings, some of which date back to the mid-r8oo's. There are several shops and restaurants within the village, as well as gas stations, convenience stores, a hardware store, post
office and other businesses providing specialized services
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CRE,DI'IS:
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Gail Cramer, Historian & Chairperson Teresa Greenhill
Barbara Spaeth Janet Meuwissen Village of Northville
Community Collaboration Council Rebecca Reilly, MOS Specialist
Kimberly Schuyler
