An early “turkey day” in Heuvelton—the largest and usually best market for local turkey farmers. Farmers waiting with their turkeys–for appraisal and purchase–in a line towards the railroad station. A car load of knocked down boxes would arrive to be distributed to the different buyers. These boxes were large enough to hold eighteen medium sized turkeys in the first two tiers and four or five larger birds on their sides as “toppers.” Circa 1895. Heuvelton, NY.

Listen to the audio clip for more on Turkey Day; you can read the North Country at Work story with more photos here.