1000 Islands New York

Cornwall Museum

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Thousand Islands has a fascinating history and knew little of it so followed my nose when I saw this sign.

Here at this free museum learned much of the area – its role in the War of 1812, the Gilded Age Hotels, their role in the boating industry. All this was contained in a former Alexandria Bay Store, Cornwall Brothers. Built in 1866, this building was the main commerce center of the area providing for fisherman, and tourists.

The original telephone is viewed below, and also stop to see The Cornwall Workhorse, an elevator which began as a rope pull device, and electrified by Otis Elevator in 1902

There was much information on the boating industry which flourished in the area during the early 1900’s.

And a fascinating exhibit on the Golden Age Era. Much to read but worth the read.

If in the area this is a must see..

Next Visit -1000 Islands New York -EV Concerns

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Every 10 years like to visit this area as it is beyond words in its beauty and people. Was unsure if Clemmie, the EV, would make it but found a charger at a Pulaski car dealership on route – a slow one, but it worked, and another, a fast one, in Watertown, New York. This helped.

Also what helped was this fast charging station at the 1000 Island Welcome Center..

While charging at this Welcome Center one can sit, be cool or warm depending on the season, and wait the hour while the car is fast charging. Open 24/7 it also is situated near a park to walk about, or one can even walk across one of the 1000 Island Bridges, (I was told this but didn’t do it). More areas need to incorporate these points into their charging areas.

Nice touch 1000 Islands!

Don’t know if I’ll be up again as getting up there in age, but glad to see you are on the way with EV charging.