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Drawing load of lumber from Wadhams to Westport

Original caption on photo reads: July 27, 1901. Frank Colby of Wadhams Mills, NY with Beede’s team Dan & Mag. This load was drawn Wadhams to Westport 4 miles. 6 thousand 50 feet [referring to how many feet of board there are in this load] 9 feet wide on top. Given by Leslie Lawrence. Photo taken July 27, 1901. Between Wadhams and Westport in Essex County, NY.

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