The Peru Gazette

March 12, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh. Using photos from the CCHA collection, historian David Patrick created ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh. Come and see what you might recognize and share stories of these special spots.

March 15, 2:30 pm Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. The location’s legacy with the most beautiful view – photos and stories of the history of Bluff Point and the Hotel Champlain, where Clinton Community College stands today.  Built by the D&H Railroad and frequented by Presidents, the hotel was one of America’s most prestigious vacation sites. See its history and beauty in photos from the Clinton County Historical Association’s collection.
March 16, 11 am to 3 pm, Champlain Mall, Plattsburgh. World Water Day at the Champlain Mall. Join CCHA and fellow Lake Champlain Basin Program associates for various land and water informational displays. Get your passport stamped and win a prize.

March 26, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. March 15 – 12:30 pm Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. The location’s legacy with the most beautiful view – photos and stories of the history of Bluff Point and the Hotel Champlain, where  Clinton Community College stands today.  Built by the D&H Railroad and frequented by Presidents, the hotel was one of America’s most prestigious vacation sites. See its history and beauty in photos from the Clinton County Historical Association’s collection.

March 28, 6:30 pm, CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. The History of Manufacturing in Clinton County Since 1831 with Steve Frederick, VP for Institutional Advancement at Clinton Community College. Clinton County had been manufacturing important goods 30 years before the Civil War, employing hundreds of people (many of whom were our relatives).  The North Country’s relationship with manufacturers from Montreal goes back over a century, so the idea of Plattsburgh being Montreal’s US suburb is not new.  Come learn how these early manufacturing pioneers influenced today’s industries.
All events are free and open to the public. Contact Helen Nerska director@clintoncountyhistorical.org or call 518-561-0340 for more information.