Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company (Plattsburgh, NY)

Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company (Plattsburgh, NY) Hosting weekly, lantern-lit guided ghost tours in the Adirondack region of Upstate N.Y.

The Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company brings guests on guided walking tours of historic Plattsburgh, New York. Journey into the past with us as we follow in the footsteps of British and American soldiers and hear fascinating acounts from the pivotal 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh. See our beautiful local architecture as we walk among the mansions of "The Point" historic district, or stand in t

he same places as 5 U.S Presidents with our walking tour of Plattsburgh Barracks, once the oldest operational military post in the United States. Our tours are tailored to encompass a broad array of interests so there's fun for everyone! For more adventurous souls, be sure to join us when dusk settles for our lantern-lit ghostwalks of Plattsburgh's most spine-tingling locales...

We offer scheduled tours as well as private bookings for groups or events and can also provide multiple guides for larger parties. We are also pleased to offer step-on guide services for motorcoach tours travelling in and out of the Adirondack Region. Our knowledgable staff can help you tailor your itineraries to get the most out of your visit to the historic and picturesque Champlain Valley. Our weekly tour offerings can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/GhostandTourCo/events

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! How much is that Lozier in the window? Between $6,000 and $8,000...in 1909! Once manu...
06/12/2025

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! How much is that Lozier in the window? Between $6,000 and $8,000...in 1909! Once manufactured right here in Plattsburgh, the Lozier was among the most expensive automobiles in America over a century ago, costing three times more than the average home! The company produced boats and luxury motor cars at their Plattsburgh factory for about a decade before moving operations to Detroit in 1910. While no one knows exactly how many Loziers were produced before the company dissolved in 1915, it is believed that number was under 4000 cars. About 40 examples are known to survive today.

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! 10 years ago this month, convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped fro...
06/11/2025

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! 10 years ago this month, convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, sparking an intense three-week manhunt that made national and international headlines. This 1930s photograph shows the eastern end of the prison's 30-foot concrete wall, which the pair crawled under using a dis-used steam pipe.

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! A rare image of Plattsburgh's very first "moving picture house:" the "Wonderland Elec...
06/10/2025

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! A rare image of Plattsburgh's very first "moving picture house:" the "Wonderland Electric Theatre!" 120 years ago this month, in June of 1905, some 450 people packed into the world's first "Nickelodeon" theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. So named because of the "nickel" or five cent ticket price. The popularity of "moving pictures" spread like wildfire and within just a few years, some 2 million Americans had visited a Nickelodeon, which were often set up in empty storefronts. Plattsburgh's original movie theater was part of this craze and the "Wonderland" opened to great fanfare in 1906 in a space that had once been a harness shop for horses. With the glowing Edison bulbs of the marquis guiding the way, this early venue beside the Bridge Street Bridge was an immediate hit and patrons lined up to pay the five-cent admission. A cost equivalent to about $1.78 today. Titles playing in 1910 included "Apache Gold," billed as a "western Indian picture," and "When Old New York was Young," by Vitagraph. Since these films were silent, the show was often accompanied by vaudeville performers and live music to help enhance the experience. This view, taken looking east down Bridge Street, shows one of the city's open trolley cars just about to pass the theatre. The Wonderland operated into the 1910s, but these early storefront locations were soon eclipsed by a new generation of grand, purpose-built venues like the nearby "Strand Theatre," which opened in 1924. The heyday of the "Nickelodeon" was over, and Plattsburgh's first movie house was demolished in 1930 to make way for the construction of the new stone bridge over the Saranac.

Despite the blustery winds this afternoon, work continues on day 8 as artist Brendon Palmer - Angell adds more fine deta...
06/09/2025

Despite the blustery winds this afternoon, work continues on day 8 as artist Brendon Palmer - Angell adds more fine details to Plattsburgh’s incredible new downtown mural!

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! Who remembers this long-lost Adirondack attraction?? It's the "Land of Makebelieve!!!...
06/09/2025

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! Who remembers this long-lost Adirondack attraction?? It's the "Land of Makebelieve!!!" Once located in Upper Jay, New York, this amazing little theme park first opened in 1954 (A year before Walt Disney opened his first park in Anaheim, California). The work of local artist and visionary, Arto Monaco, who designed and built it. This attraction was wholly intended for children, with everything, including the buildings, vehicles, and rides, all built child sized! The grounds included a towering castle, a riverboat called the "Billabong Belle" (seen here), fairy tale houses, animals, and even an old western town. The Land of Makebelieve operated for 25 seasons, welcoming thousands of guests each summer before finally closing in 1979. Brought on by the nearly annual flooding of the nearby Ausable River. In 2011, the last surviving structures of the park, including the iconic castle, were swept away by Hurricane Irene, leaving only fond memories of what once was.

GHOST TOUR TONIGHT!!! Unseen for 200 years, the face of Miss Lucretia Davidson peers out from Plattsburgh's newest downt...
06/08/2025

GHOST TOUR TONIGHT!!! Unseen for 200 years, the face of Miss Lucretia Davidson peers out from Plattsburgh's newest downtown mural, the incredible work of artist Brendon Palmer - Angell (and captured in this amazing drone shot by photographer Gabe Dickens!). This evening, guests will stroll along the Saranac River where Lucretia and her sister Margaret once played for a visit to their childhood home (right), which still stands today! We'll also explore the haunting mysteries of Plattsburgh's oldest neighborhood, the scene of macabre mansions, a forgotten graveyard, and bloody battlefields overlooking the shores of Lake Champlain!

Just a few more hours to go before we kick off our first GHOST TOURS of the 2025 season!!! So exciting! Hear haunting ta...
06/07/2025

Just a few more hours to go before we kick off our first GHOST TOURS of the 2025 season!!! So exciting! Hear haunting tales of a Plattsburgh home, plagued by a long-dead British soldier. A North Country connection to "Jack the Ripper" himself? Plus, a special visit to downtown's latest mural for the poignant and tragic tale of its young subjects. Grab a friend and come join the fun...if you dare!

*No advance tickets or reservations required to attend. Walk-ups are ALWAYS welcome!!

The day has finally arrived! Come one, come all! Plattsburgh's ghost tours return for their 14th season! Find out what's...
06/07/2025

The day has finally arrived! Come one, come all! Plattsburgh's ghost tours return for their 14th season! Find out what's lurking among the darkened mansions and forgotten alleyways as we share the Lake City's most haunting tales! Also, for a special bonus, we'll be paying a visit to downtown's newest mural to share the poignant and tragic story behind it. Not to be missed!

Day 4 of progress on Plattsburgh's amazing new mural, and Margaret (left) has officially joined her elder sister! Brough...
06/06/2025

Day 4 of progress on Plattsburgh's amazing new mural, and Margaret (left) has officially joined her elder sister! Brought to life by artist Brendon Palmer - Angell, the piece really looks spectacular as you approach along Bridge Street, especially when the evening sun hits it. For an up close and personal look at the sisters' new artwork, and a special telling of their poignant backstory, be sure to join us for Saturday's tour! The mural sits directly along our route and we'll be making our very first stop to admire this beautiful new centerpiece to our downtown!

Also, be sure to check out the organizers behind this, and other amazing murals in our area, Outside Art: Plattsburgh Public Art Project. Their hard work and volunteer efforts have been truly transformative to our city's streetscape.

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! This incredible image takes us to the iron mining town of Lyon Mountain, New York! Mo...
06/05/2025

Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! This incredible image takes us to the iron mining town of Lyon Mountain, New York! More specifically, the town's picturesque train station where four well-dressed gentlemen and a railroad worker pose for the camera. The station was built by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in 1903, and served travelers for nearly half a century. In later years, the iconic building served as the local post office and as a tavern. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, the station is preserved today as the home of the Lyon Mountain mining and railroad museum. This photo was part of a large cache of images discovered in a local attic and dates from around 1910, the heyday of this once industrious community. Iron from the mines at Lyon Mountain was used in the construction of New York City's famous Brooklyn and George Washington Bridges, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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