The Huletts Current

Continuing on my posts of this week regarding the Hulett family and local iron ore production, I received this information today (with sources) from John Warren about Arnold Hulett, Philander Hulett’s brother. Interesting stuff indeed! In 1864-1865 Arnold Hulett was a involved in the Horicon Iron Company. [i] According to a report in the Ticonderoga [...]

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Iron ore can be seen locally in many spots. Seen here behind the Washington County Highway facility in Whitehall, NY, iron production is referenced in many historical writings. During the nineteenth century the Adirondacks were mined for iron ore. Streaks of iron ore can still be seen in local rock outcroppings today. The Adirondack Iron [...]

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This is a follow-up to my post earlier this week, when I posted a picture of Harvey Hulett (the great great grandson of David Hulett; 1882-1948) and family from roughly 1940. This week, after my post, Mark Stanton forwarded me the front and back of an envelope addressed to Addie Hulett in St. Augustine, Florida [...]

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Photograph (circa 1940) showing the Harvey Hulett family. Harvey Hulett (sitting) was the great, great, grandson of David Hulett. Oliver Hulett (standing) was the great, great, great, grandson of David Hulett. Also pictured: Stella Jane Brown Hulett (sitting); wife of Harvey Hulett, and Ada Stella Hulett, Marian Amelia Hulett and Gladys Brown Hulett; great, great, [...]

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Pictures: New Whitehall Athletic Club The Post Star carried some great pictures of the new Whitehall Athletic Club, formerly the Whitehall Armory. Bird with Bracelet Spotted in Huletts A Canadian goose was spotted wearing a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service band reports the Post Star. Famous Civil War Photographer Born Nearby The New York History [...]

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A picture of Fort Ticonderoga from the 1800′s before it was restored. I’m happy to announce that the Friends of Historic Huletts Landing will host a talk by Christopher D. Fox, Curator of Collections of Fort Ticonderoga, during the summer of 2012. Mr. Fox will speak about the 19th century history and restoration of Fort [...]

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Attention all Kindle, Nook and iPad users. I’m happy to announce that there will be an e-edition of The Hulett Hotel Fire on Lake George coming this summer. I can report that while the process will take a few more weeks, an e-edition will distributed through the most prominent e-book sales channels sometime probably in [...]

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“Behold the Man” by Philippe de Champaigne Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs France Painted in 1654

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Post Star: Whitehall School Board Approves Spending Plan Post Star: Fishing Group Leader Has Concerns About Boat Washing Adirondack Daily Enterprise: Congressional Map Changes The Free George: The Battles of Saratoga Times Union: Fort to Reclaim Human Bones

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I haven’t done these in a while so they’ve piled up. Post Star: Bolton Marina Owners Agree to Boat Wash Station Concept Times Union: Northway Facing ‘Intolerable’ Future NCPR: Huletts May Get New Congressman thru Redistricting CNN/Money: International Paper in Ticonderoga one of Worlds Most Admired Companies Times Union: Late-night Compromises Bring Some Pension Reform [...]

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“If wrinkles must be written on our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old.” President James Garfield

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Unknown woman standing behind (lakeside) Casino. The golf course is located past wooded area in background. Click on image to see full scale.

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The Whitehall Times published a review in this week’s paper, which can be found online here, of: The Hulett Hotel Fire on Lake George

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The Adirondack Almanack reviewed today: The Hulett Hotel Fire on Lake George

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