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C. H. Leete Potsdam Foundry and Machine Shop on Fall Island in Potsdam

C. H. Leete Potsdam Foundry and Machine Shop on Fall Island in Potsdam

Located on Maple Street (Fall Island), Leete Foundry and Machine Shop dealt in the manufacture and repair of water wheels (turbines), machinery that was used by lumber mills, box factories and quarries. Stock consisted of hardware, stoves and agricultural implements. In 1920, owner Charles Leete employed 12 men at this shop. Circa 1920. Potsdam, NY.

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