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Phat Boy’s Bureau in Alexandria Bay

The Phat Boy’s Bureau sold fishing supplies and took reservations for area hotels using their American Express Company telegraph connection. On the sign: Fish and Tackle, Camp and Island Supplies, Fishing and Tackle Supplies. Circa 1890s. Alexandria Bay, NY.

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