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Fort Town Ferry running between Ogdensburg and Prescott

The Prescott and Ogdensburg Ferry Company, owned by Joseph Dubrule, operated the Fort Town Ferry that ran between Prescott and Ogdensburg. This was the last ferry to run before the Ogdensburg Prescott International bridge was opened. The Bridge and Port Authority purchased the ferry company as part of its licensing agreement. The bridge opened in September, 1960. Ogdensburg, NY.

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