by Jay Lawson

With the Town of Webb Historical Association’s (TOWHA) Board of Trustees informing its members that the organization can no longer shoulder the financial burden of the Hemmer Cottage, the Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has stepped forward to help insure the preservation and protection of the historic structure.

Board of Trustees Presi-dent Stuart deCamp sent a letter, dated January 27, describing TOWHA’s inability to continue as Hemmer Cottage’s steward.  Continue reading →

by Jay Lawson

The Town of Webb Historical Association (TOWHA), which has owned the historic Hemmer Cottage in Old Forge since 2002, has decided the financial costs associated with the Cottage are beyond what the association can reasonably bear.

Therefore a solution is being sought that may include the selling of the property, according to TOWHA Board of Trustees President H. Stuart deCamp.  Continue reading →