This contributing intact and significant Greek Revival/Italianate building was constructed c.1855 as the office and store of A.C. Emerson and Company, whose large sawmill was once located directly across River Street. This building features many period details such as rectangular, 2-story, front-gable plan with pediment, decorative cornice brackets, 2/2 sash, brick chimney and 1-story, rear gabled additions.
Aerial view showing Empire Shirt Factory buildings along the Schroon River and across River Street, connected by enclosed overpass. Emerson Sawmill and grist mill are at bottom of photo. (Museum collection.)
