HISTORIAN
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Address:
Lake George Town Hall
20 Old Post Road
Lake George, NY 12845
Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday only,
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
or by appointment.
Meet our Village Historian!
Village Historian
Margaret (Margy) Mannix
Email: mmannix@townoflakegeorge.gov
Phone: (518) 668-5722, Ext. 1
Fax: (518) 518-668-5721
Beautiful View of Lake George
This image shows the beauty of our beautiful lake! This picture was taken in Summer 1905 from the Fort William Henry lawn.
Shepard Memorial Park Dedication
This image showcases the first ampitheater built in the Village of Lake George! This picture was taken on September 2, 1917.
The Rogues Roost
The Rogues Roost sat on the east side of Canada Street, next to Shepard Park on the south side. When the Village bought more land to expand Shepard Park, the building was moved to another location, which now houses The Lobster Pot!
Thatcher Photo Studio
This image showcases an older photo studio, located at the corner of Beach Road and Canada Street, with electric trolley tracks in the foreground. This ran until the mid 1920’s!
Shell World
This image showcases Shell World, a business owned by the Jones Family who created Gooney Golf. The building is still present to this day, and now houses the Shoreline Boat Sales across from the Fort William Henry.
Beach Road Shops
This image showcases several Beach Road shops with their parking areas! These buildings are still present, and are still behind the Fort William Henry but have changed to more current shops.
Post Card showing The Worden Hotel
This image shows The Worden Hotel sat on the south corner of Amherst and Canada Street.
Did the photos above intrigue you?
Contact our Historian to learn more about Lake George’s history! It’s always a blast to dive into the past!
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Meeting ID: 949 669 0400 +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Notice of Village Election!
Please take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Election Law; the following candidate has been nominated to the office listed for the Village of Lake George Special Election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, upstairs at the Town Office Center, 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY, and that the polls will be open from 12 Noon until 9:00 pm.
March 4, 2026 Meeting Cancelled!
There will be no Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A future meeting date will be announced when available.
If there are any questions about the cancellation, please contact the Director of Planning and Zoning at 518-668-5722 x9.
Notice of Vacant Position
The Village of Lake George is looking for a permanent part time Enforcement Officer. Click “Read More” to get more information on the position.