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	'''Children: '''[[Charlotte Lillian Dickert\|Charlotte Lillian Dickert]] (August 1893 by 1st wife Ophelia); [[Lorraine Dickert Green\|Lorraine Dickert Green]] (May 1908 by 2nd wife Fannie)		'''Children: '''[[Charlotte Lillian Dickert\|Charlotte Lillian Dickert]] (August 1893 by 1st wife Ophelia); [[Lorraine Dickert Green\|Lorraine Dickert Green]] (May 1908 by 2nd wife Fannie)

	'''Charles L. Dickert '''was a master [[Taxidermists\|taxidermist]] and naturalist; Dickert's work was highly esteemed. [[Edmond A. Guggenheim\|Edmond A. Guggenheim]] donated his large collection of Dickert's work to create a museum in the [[~~Saranac Lake Free Library\|~~Saranac Lake Free Library]].		'''Charles L. Dickert '''was a master [[Taxidermists\|taxidermist]] and naturalist; Dickert's work was highly esteemed. [[Edmond A. Guggenheim\|Edmond A. Guggenheim]] donated his large collection of Dickert's work to create a museum in the [[Saranac Lake Free Library]].
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	Shortly after his move to Algonquin Ave., he married [[Fannie Trombley\|Fannie Trombley]] and they bult a home next to the taxidermy shop. His family burgeoned. One daughter, Lillian, from his first marriage, became Mrs. [[William Koenig\|William Koemig]]. A daughter from his later marriage, Loraine, became Mrs. Willard Green. Both women were well-known in the village for many years but are now living out of state.		Shortly after his move to Algonquin Ave., he married [[Fannie Trombley\|Fannie Trombley]] and they bult a home next to the taxidermy shop. His family burgeoned. One daughter, Lillian, from his first marriage, became Mrs. [[William Koenig\|William Koemig]]. A daughter from his later marriage, Loraine, became Mrs. Willard Green. Both women were well-known in the village for many years but are now living out of state.

	Early in his career, Dickert formed a lasting friendship with [[Edmond Guggenheim\|Edmond Guggenheim]], a wealthy camp owner at [[Guggenheim Camp\|Rockledge]] on [[~~Lower Saranac Lake\|~~Lower Saranac Lake]]. Guggenheim chose to decorate his camp with hunting trophies from near and far. Quite naturally, Dickert executed all of the mountings and the living room at Rockledge soon took on the atmosphere of a mini-museum. A full flight of mallard ducks were suspended from the ceiling and big game trophies adorned the walls. The friendship also produced a tennis court in the rear of the Algonquin shop. Dickert himself was not a true fan of the sport but he enjoyed watching neighborhood children use the court. His granddaughter, Jean Koernig, became the local feminine champ. Guggenheim, on the other hand, was an avid player and could be frequently seen in competition with his friendly rival, [[Stewart Park\|Stewart Park]].		Early in his career, Dickert formed a lasting friendship with [[Edmond Guggenheim\|Edmond Guggenheim]], a wealthy camp owner at [[Guggenheim Camp\|Rockledge]] on [[Lower Saranac Lake]]. Guggenheim chose to decorate his camp with hunting trophies from near and far. Quite naturally, Dickert executed all of the mountings and the living room at Rockledge soon took on the atmosphere of a mini-museum. A full flight of mallard ducks were suspended from the ceiling and big game trophies adorned the walls. The friendship also produced a tennis court in the rear of the Algonquin shop. Dickert himself was not a true fan of the sport but he enjoyed watching neighborhood children use the court. His granddaughter, Jean Koernig, became the local feminine champ. Guggenheim, on the other hand, was an avid player and could be frequently seen in competition with his friendly rival, [[Stewart Park\|Stewart Park]].

	Rather than play tennis, Charlie preferred to immerse himself in the perplexities of his work. His lab was located on the second floor where, in denim shirt and long leather apron, he was completely surrounded with projects in all phases of assembly. On the workbench were items as large as a moosehead and as small as a chipmunk. His talents included a sound knowledge of tanning, carpentry and the molding of plaster. Although he once was an avid hunter and fisherman, he told a reporter in 1932 that he had not handled a rifle or rod in over 20 years. Due to the prominence of Adirondack deer hunters, the antlered heads were by far the most popular items in his business and he stated that during a 35-year stint he had mounted over 5,000 buckheads!		Rather than play tennis, Charlie preferred to immerse himself in the perplexities of his work. His lab was located on the second floor where, in denim shirt and long leather apron, he was completely surrounded with projects in all phases of assembly. On the workbench were items as large as a moosehead and as small as a chipmunk. His talents included a sound knowledge of tanning, carpentry and the molding of plaster. Although he once was an avid hunter and fisherman, he told a reporter in 1932 that he had not handled a rifle or rod in over 20 years. Due to the prominence of Adirondack deer hunters, the antlered heads were by far the most popular items in his business and he stated that during a 35-year stint he had mounted over 5,000 buckheads!

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	[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989 ]]		[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989 ]]

	'''Born:''' January 13, 1867		'''Born:''' January 13, 1867
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	''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989		''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989

	'''Charles Dickert's taxidermic legacy'''		'''Charles Dickert's taxidermic legacy'''

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	'''See also:'''		'''See also:'''
	* ''Adirondack Daily Enterprise'', December 8, 1966, [[http:/\nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn86033360/1966-12-08/ed-1/seq-6/\|Addition To Saranac Lake Free Library To Permit Displays Of Unique Collections]]		* ''Adirondack Daily Enterprise'', December 8, 1966, [[http:/\nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn86033360/1966-12-08/ed-1/seq-6/\|Addition To Saranac Lake Free Library To Permit Displays Of Unique Collections]]
	* [[http://www.apnmag.com/winter2015/storypages/Cassidy/charles-dickert/charlesdickert.html\|Charles Dickert and the Adirondacks]]		* [http://www.apnmag.com/winter2015/storypages/Cassidy/charles-dickert/charlesdickert.html Charles Dickert and the Adirondacks]

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	1. The Collection is now open all year round whenever the Saranac Lake Free Library is open.		1. The Collection is now open all year round whenever the Saranac Lake Free Library is open.

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	* [[http://www.apnmag.com/winter2015/storypages/Cassidy/charles-dickert/charlesdickert.html\|Charles Dickert and the Adirondacks]]		* [[http://www.apnmag.com/winter2015/storypages/Cassidy/charles-dickert/charlesdickert.html\|Charles Dickert and the Adirondacks]]

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	1. The Collection is now open all year round whenever the Saranac Lake Free Library is open.		1. The Collection is now open all year round whenever the Saranac Lake Free Library is open.

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	[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]''\|, September 30, 1989 ]]		[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989 ]]

	'''Born:''' January 13, 1867		'''Born:''' January 13, 1867

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	[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. '']][[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]''\|, September 30, 1989 ]]		[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]''\|, September 30, 1989 ]]

	'''Born:''' January 13, 1867		'''Born:''' January 13, 1867

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	[[File:Charles~~%20Dickert%20Museum~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. ''[[Adirondack~~%20Daily%20Enterprise~~\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]''\|, September 30, 1989 ]]		[[File:Charles Dickert Museum.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Charles Dickert Museum, Saranac Lake Free Library. '']][[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]''\|, September 30, 1989 ]]

	'''Born:''' January 13, 1867		'''Born:''' January 13, 1867

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	'''Died:''' July 13, 1942		'''Died:''' July 13, 1942

	'''Married:''' Ophelia Paul; [[Fannie~~%20Trombley~~\|Fannie Trombley]]		'''Married:''' Ophelia Paul; [[Fannie Trombley\|Fannie Trombley]]

	'''Children: '''[[Charlotte~~%20Lillian%20Dickert~~\|Charlotte Lillian Dickert]] (August 1893 by 1st wife Ophelia); [[Lorraine~~%20Dickert%20Green~~\|Lorraine Dickert Green]] (May 1908 by 2nd wife Fannie)		'''Children: '''[[Charlotte Lillian Dickert\|Charlotte Lillian Dickert]] (August 1893 by 1st wife Ophelia); [[Lorraine Dickert Green\|Lorraine Dickert Green]] (May 1908 by 2nd wife Fannie)

	'''Charles L. Dickert '''was a master [[Taxidermists\|taxidermist]] and naturalist; Dickert's work was highly esteemed. [[Edmond~~%20A~~.~~%20Guggenheim~~\|Edmond A. Guggenheim]] donated his large collection of Dickert's work to create a museum in the [[Saranac~~%20Lake%20Free%20Library~~\|Saranac Lake Free Library]].		'''Charles L. Dickert '''was a master [[Taxidermists\|taxidermist]] and naturalist; Dickert's work was highly esteemed. [[Edmond A. Guggenheim\|Edmond A. Guggenheim]] donated his large collection of Dickert's work to create a museum in the [[Saranac Lake Free Library\|Saranac Lake Free Library]].
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	''[[Adirondack~~%20Daily%20Enterprise~~\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989		''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 30, 1989

	'''Charles Dickert's taxidermic legacy'''		'''Charles Dickert's taxidermic legacy'''

	By [[JOHN~~%20DUQUETTE~~\|JOHN DUQUETTE]]		By [[JOHN DUQUETTE\|JOHN DUQUETTE]]

	Charlie was only 19 years old when he made the big decision. He boarded the train in Grand Central Station to escape the grime and noise of New York City. He loved to hunt and fish and was strongly attracted to a related hobby. Where else could he satisfy his urgent aspirations but in the Adirondack Mountains some 300 miles to the north?		Charlie was only 19 years old when he made the big decision. He boarded the train in Grand Central Station to escape the grime and noise of New York City. He loved to hunt and fish and was strongly attracted to a related hobby. Where else could he satisfy his urgent aspirations but in the Adirondack Mountains some 300 miles to the north?

	Arriving in Westport, Charlie abandoned the rails in favor of a tallyho bound for Saranac Lake. When he stepped down from the coach, in the summer of 1886, he saw what appeared to be more of a frontier settlement than a village. He must have noted the surroundings with some trepidation, but he soon shook that off with a firm decision to stick it out come what may. His related hobby happened to be taxidermy and he was soon apprenticed to [[Henry~~%20H~~.~~%20Miner~~\|H.H. Miner]] whose shop was located at what is now [[209~~%20Lake%20Street~~\|209 Lake Street]]. Oddly enough, another taxidermist, [[William~~%20W~~.~~%20Rice~~\|Will Rice]], ran a shop only two doors away. In 1892, Charlie married [[Ophelia~~%20Paul~~\|Ophelia Paul]] but the marriage was short-lived as his wife passed away in 1896. He worked with Miner for 18 years before stepping out on his own.		Arriving in Westport, Charlie abandoned the rails in favor of a tallyho bound for Saranac Lake. When he stepped down from the coach, in the summer of 1886, he saw what appeared to be more of a frontier settlement than a village. He must have noted the surroundings with some trepidation, but he soon shook that off with a firm decision to stick it out come what may. His related hobby happened to be taxidermy and he was soon apprenticed to [[Henry H. Miner\|H.H. Miner]] whose shop was located at what is now [[209 Lake Street\|209 Lake Street]]. Oddly enough, another taxidermist, [[William W. Rice\|Will Rice]], ran a shop only two doors away. In 1892, Charlie married [[Ophelia Paul\|Ophelia Paul]] but the marriage was short-lived as his wife passed away in 1896. He worked with Miner for 18 years before stepping out on his own.

	In 1904, '''Charles Lawrence Dickert''' opened his taxidermy shop at [[Dickert~~%20House~~\|16 Algonquin Avenue]] where for many years to come his expertise would attract a constant flow of sportsmen seeking to convert their game to permanent trophies. Although he did not advertise beyond the local area his fame soon spread to distant points and specimens arrived from as far away as Africa. Exotic skins were sent to him — lion, zebra and water buffalo.		In 1904, '''Charles Lawrence Dickert''' opened his taxidermy shop at [[Dickert House\|16 Algonquin Avenue]] where for many years to come his expertise would attract a constant flow of sportsmen seeking to convert their game to permanent trophies. Although he did not advertise beyond the local area his fame soon spread to distant points and specimens arrived from as far away as Africa. Exotic skins were sent to him — lion, zebra and water buffalo.

	Shortly after his move to Algonquin Ave., he married [[Fannie~~%20Trombley~~\|Fannie Trombley]] and they bult a home next to the taxidermy shop. His family burgeoned. One daughter, Lillian, from his first marriage, became Mrs. [[William~~%20Koenig~~\|William Koemig]]. A daughter from his later marriage, Loraine, became Mrs. Willard Green. Both women were well-known in the village for many years but are now living out of state.		Shortly after his move to Algonquin Ave., he married [[Fannie Trombley\|Fannie Trombley]] and they bult a home next to the taxidermy shop. His family burgeoned. One daughter, Lillian, from his first marriage, became Mrs. [[William Koenig\|William Koemig]]. A daughter from his later marriage, Loraine, became Mrs. Willard Green. Both women were well-known in the village for many years but are now living out of state.

	Early in his career, Dickert formed a lasting friendship with [[Edmond~~%20Guggenheim~~\|Edmond Guggenheim]], a wealthy camp owner at [[Guggenheim~~%20Camp~~\|Rockledge]] on [[Lower~~%20Saranac%20Lake~~\|Lower Saranac Lake]]. Guggenheim chose to decorate his camp with hunting trophies from near and far. Quite naturally, Dickert executed all of the mountings and the living room at Rockledge soon took on the atmosphere of a mini-museum. A full flight of mallard ducks were suspended from the ceiling and big game trophies adorned the walls. The friendship also produced a tennis court in the rear of the Algonquin shop. Dickert himself was not a true fan of the sport but he enjoyed watching neighborhood children use the court. His granddaughter, Jean Koernig, became the local feminine champ. Guggenheim, on the other hand, was an avid player and could be frequently seen in competition with his friendly rival, [[Stewart~~%20Park~~\|Stewart Park]].		Early in his career, Dickert formed a lasting friendship with [[Edmond Guggenheim\|Edmond Guggenheim]], a wealthy camp owner at [[Guggenheim Camp\|Rockledge]] on [[Lower Saranac Lake\|Lower Saranac Lake]]. Guggenheim chose to decorate his camp with hunting trophies from near and far. Quite naturally, Dickert executed all of the mountings and the living room at Rockledge soon took on the atmosphere of a mini-museum. A full flight of mallard ducks were suspended from the ceiling and big game trophies adorned the walls. The friendship also produced a tennis court in the rear of the Algonquin shop. Dickert himself was not a true fan of the sport but he enjoyed watching neighborhood children use the court. His granddaughter, Jean Koernig, became the local feminine champ. Guggenheim, on the other hand, was an avid player and could be frequently seen in competition with his friendly rival, [[Stewart Park\|Stewart Park]].

	Rather than play tennis, Charlie preferred to immerse himself in the perplexities of his work. His lab was located on the second floor where, in denim shirt and long leather apron, he was completely surrounded with projects in all phases of assembly. On the workbench were items as large as a moosehead and as small as a chipmunk. His talents included a sound knowledge of tanning, carpentry and the molding of plaster. Although he once was an avid hunter and fisherman, he told a reporter in 1932 that he had not handled a rifle or rod in over 20 years. Due to the prominence of Adirondack deer hunters, the antlered heads were by far the most popular items in his business and he stated that during a 35-year stint he had mounted over 5,000 buckheads!		Rather than play tennis, Charlie preferred to immerse himself in the perplexities of his work. His lab was located on the second floor where, in denim shirt and long leather apron, he was completely surrounded with projects in all phases of assembly. On the workbench were items as large as a moosehead and as small as a chipmunk. His talents included a sound knowledge of tanning, carpentry and the molding of plaster. Although he once was an avid hunter and fisherman, he told a reporter in 1932 that he had not handled a rifle or rod in over 20 years. Due to the prominence of Adirondack deer hunters, the antlered heads were by far the most popular items in his business and he stated that during a 35-year stint he had mounted over 5,000 buckheads!
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	The shop stood at the entrance to the village on route 3 where it was highly visible to visitors. The polar bear seemed to beckon the traveler to come inside and look around. Those who responded to the invitation were rewarded with a tour of what appeared to be a still-life zoo. Children could see close at hand denizens of forest and stream.		The shop stood at the entrance to the village on route 3 where it was highly visible to visitors. The polar bear seemed to beckon the traveler to come inside and look around. Those who responded to the invitation were rewarded with a tour of what appeared to be a still-life zoo. Children could see close at hand denizens of forest and stream.

	As Dickert established the security of a profitable income he turned his talents to the interests of his community. He involved himself in village affairs both political and educational by taking part in the administrations of these functions. He sat as a [[village~~%20trustee~~\|village trustee]] for a dozen years and was elected [[village~~%20president~~\|village president]] in 1921. Always interested in the local school system, he served on the board of education for many years. His career as a successful businessman in Saranac Lake paralleled that of many others who came here from metropolitan areas to seek their fortune in a less hectic atmosphere, but, unlike many others, he did not arrive as a consumptive. His tenure, however, took place during those prosperous years of village growth so closely related to the health industry.		As Dickert established the security of a profitable income he turned his talents to the interests of his community. He involved himself in village affairs both political and educational by taking part in the administrations of these functions. He sat as a [[village trustee\|village trustee]] for a dozen years and was elected [[village president\|village president]] in 1921. Always interested in the local school system, he served on the board of education for many years. His career as a successful businessman in Saranac Lake paralleled that of many others who came here from metropolitan areas to seek their fortune in a less hectic atmosphere, but, unlike many others, he did not arrive as a consumptive. His tenure, however, took place during those prosperous years of village growth so closely related to the health industry.

	Apparently, Charlie enjoyed good health until the final three years of his life when he suffered from asthma. Born in New York City on January 13, 1867, he died in Saranac Lake on July 13, 1942, at the age of 75. Both of his parents came to New York from Germany, a common example of how immigration frequently benefits our country by bringing a special talent to our shores. From his arrival here in 1886 Dickert survived to enjoy those developing years of our local history, from stagecoach to automobile, from remote settlement to incorporated village, and from the one-room schoolhouse to a solid high school system.		Apparently, Charlie enjoyed good health until the final three years of his life when he suffered from asthma. Born in New York City on January 13, 1867, he died in Saranac Lake on July 13, 1942, at the age of 75. Both of his parents came to New York from Germany, a common example of how immigration frequently benefits our country by bringing a special talent to our shores. From his arrival here in 1886 Dickert survived to enjoy those developing years of our local history, from stagecoach to automobile, from remote settlement to incorporated village, and from the one-room schoolhouse to a solid high school system.