The Chazy Lake Times is dedicated to bringing you news that you can’t use, so for your edification and amusement here are the dates on which the ice has left Chazy Lake.
1882… May 2 (Tuesday)…
The Plattsburgh Sentinel of Friday May 5, 1882 reports “Again we are mantled with about one inch of snow, making the appearance of mid-winter,notwithstanding it is May 2d.—The ice in Chazy Lake still holds thefort, and is likely to remain so, unless thereis a change in the weather in this section.—Notwithstanding all the ice, snow andcold, E. D. McKillip has opened the Chazy Lake House and is making grand preparation for a large summer business. Give him a call.”
1908… April 26 (Saturday)…
The Plattsburgh Sentinel reported on Friday, May 1, 1908 that the ice went out “with a rush” on the previous Saturday night. (nnyln.net)
More icy news…
Plattsburgh Sentinel reported on Friday, December 3, 1909 that…
CHAZY LAKE. All lovers of fine skating should come to Chazy Lake, ice about 5 inches thick, smooth as glass and shines like a mirror.
