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Wednesday 12pm - 4pm Thursday 12pm - 4pm Friday 12pm - 4pm Saturday 12pm - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Lake Placid - North Elba Historical Society

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The Lake Placid - North Elba Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history that makes up our town and village.

While our museum is open during the summer season, we offer year-round programming for all to enjoy!

10/30/2026

Dreaming of the snow? Check this out! This is a postcard of a winter scene with an ice lean to and some benches inside! We don't know an exact location, but our team thinks it is possibly located on a golf course! Would you take a snowy break from skiing, inside this "warm" ice shelter? 🌨 ⛄

10/28/2026

What was your first Halloween costume? 🎃 👻

10/26/2026

Almost every photo we have captures a historic moment, person, place, or activity. At the time of taking a picture, we don't realize that we are actively preserving history. What is a slightly out-of-focus photo showcases M. Des Baillets, Winter Sports Director, in 1922 overlooking skiers as the incredible mountain range of Lake Placid towers in the distance. Des Baillets helped to transform Lake Placid into the premier, world-class destination of winter tourism we know it as today. This simple photo captures one of the people responsible for the popularization of winter in Lake Placid.

10/25/2026

Incoming Portrait Sunday! This portrait showcases a smiling man hopping off a train holding a coat! You can see some snow build up on the steps as well! We don't know when this photo was taken or who this gentleman is! We'd love your help in putting a story and name with the face!

10/23/2026

Since last week we had a beautiful postcard looking off of Cobble Hill, we thought that this week we should share a postcard looking at the beloved hiking location! This postcard from 1905 captures a view of Cobble Hill standing tall above the Lake Placid Club! Have a wonderful weekend!

10/21/2026

What restaurant in Lake Placid is so good that it should be talked about in a history book? 🍝 😋

10/19/2026

An incredible Monday Moment is here! As we enter our colder months, we feel it is fitting to share a photo of an early snow plow, otherwise known as a snow removal machine! While we don't have a specific date, we can guess that this photo was taken around the late 1920s to mid-1930s, because this was the main time frame where many individuals were fortifying their tractors for winter, often equipping them with an oversized V-plow frame. Also during these decades, and often still used today for simple trail grooming, snow rollers were put to work for taming the snow!

10/18/2026

As we close out our weekend, we've got a Portrait Sunday for you! This is a picture of Bill Swift in the snow holding a couple of trophies and a pair of downhill skis! On the reverse of the photo is written, "To My Darling Mother from Billy." We hope you enjoy the start of your week!

10/16/2026

We hope you are gearing up for a great weekend! With a chance of snow in town this Saturday, we had to share a postcard that captures that snowy beauty of Whiteface, which has already gotten hit with its first snowstorm of the year! This photo shows a view of Whiteface Mountain from Cobble Hill in November of an unknown year, and it is only a matter of time before it looks like this again in 2026! Have you seen this view on one of your scenic hikes?

10/14/2026

We are very excited to announce a position opening for Executive Director at the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society! If you are ready to take the helm of our organization as we continue to build on our rich history while looking toward an exciting future, this position is for you!

You will have the unique opportunity to help preserve and grow our museum, educational programs, and historic railyard in one of the Adirondacks' most iconic communities. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to [email protected] or head over to our website to learn more at lakeplacidhistory.org!

Our history just might be your future!

Address

242 Station St
Lake Placid, NY
12946

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15185233830

Website

https://www.lakeplacidhistory.org/

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