April 2, 2026
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXVI Iss. 14
Historic Home at Center of Preservation Fight By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
An historic home in Essex is facing possible demolition by its new owner, raising concerns among local residents and historians about preserving buildings tied to the town’s past. The home in question is the Captain Alvah Post House, constructed in 1835 and located
at 40 Prospect Street. The structure was purchased last month by Steven Bogan, and a sign stating the intent to demolish has been placed outside. Bogan also owns the historic Pratt Village Smithy Home adjacent to the Alvah house. According to town records, the total valuation of the Alvah House property, including the land, is $677,600.
While there are currently no firm plans for what the new owner intends to build in place of the structure, the plan to demolish the historic building has drawn opposition from the Essex Historical Society. The society’s board president, Lou Mezzarese, told the Valley Courier that the group “want[s] to do the See Historic Home page 6
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Visitors take in the view from the dock at the Essex boat launch as sailors from the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club navigate the Connecticut River on a sunny afternoon, March 29.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
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