Gift Idea: Water & Light – S.R. Stoddards Lake George


The cover of Water & Light, a new book of Seneca Ray Stoddard’s photos of Lake George. (Available in hard cover or soft cover.)

The Chapman Historical Museum is offering for sale a wonderful new book comprised of the best Seneca Ray Stoddard photos from its collection. Stoddard, who photographed Lake George in the 1870’s to 1890’s, captured fantastic views of the lake’s hotels, islands and dramatic shorelines.

With an introduction by historian Joseph A. Cutshall-King, the book contains 150 inspiring and original photos of Lake George and its surroundings. It can be purchased from the Chapman Museum online store.