Built in 1827, it serviced around 1,600 travelers.
Decommissioned in 1839 as newer technology became available.
In 1963 the chairlift was purchased by a newly opened ski center in Queensbury NY. "
It really helps to give them hands on experience with learning about history.
They’re able to not only see but experience the hardships faced by travelers nearly 200 years ago.
You just can’t get that kind of impact from a text book alone".
And so the ski lift remains.
7 days a week and take a ride on your own little piece of history.
