The Thatcher Photos
Digital Exhibition
This five-part series features images captured by Lake George photographer Fred Thatcher (1881-1969), some of which have never been published. See Sembrich’s teaching studio, her Bay View estate, and the surrounding area as they were from 1922 - 1934.
The Sembrich Studio
Explore the history of The Sembrich from its construction through present day through interior and exterior photographs shot by Fred Thatcher between 1924 and 1951.
Sembrich at Bay View
View portraits by Thatcher of Sembrich at her Bay View estate with commentary about the illustrious Metropolitan Opera star including how she came to Lake George and her legacy in Bolton Landing.
A Tour of Bay View
Take a look inside Marcella Sembrich’s historic Bay View house and discover the history of this lost landmark through images taken by the Thatchers before the property was sold and demolished.
The Bay View Grounds
Wander through the manicured lakeside grounds and gardens of Bay View, Marcella Sembrich’s Adirondack retreat. Featuring previously unpublished photos of grounds as they were nearly a century ago.
Winter At Bay View
Take a trip around Sembrich’s Bay View estate covered in a blanket of fresh snow before heading to Lake George Village for more winter fun on the ice!
The Thatcher Photos series is curated by Caleb Eick. This digital exhibition is supported by generous funding from Stewart's/Dake Family and through a kind partnership with the Historical Society of the Town of Bolton. Images in this exhibit come from The Sembrich Collection and the Thatcher Archive at the Historical Society of the Town of Bolton. All photos from the Thatcher Archive are used with permission from the Historical Society of the Town of Bolton.
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