Benson Mines railyard in Benson Mines

Benson Mines railyard: railroad tracks, factory buildings, water tower and a gondola railroad car. Circa 1891. Benson Mines, NY.

Where: Benson Mines
When: 1890-1900
Work: Extractive and Mining Industries, Manufacturing, Mills, and Factories
Institution: St. Lawrence County Historical Association
Tags: factory, railroad

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