A loaded bob led in Lake Placid
A bob sled piled high with logs being pulled by a team of horses. Circa 1900. Lake Placid, NY. Photo by H.L. Weaver. Courtesy of the Chapman Museum.
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The Delbert Allen Mill in Bakers Mills
The Delbert Allen Mill, a steam mil. Circa 1900. Bakers Mills, NY. Photo courtesy of Joan Reynolds.
Logger Howard Pelletier approaching a cut tree
Howard Pelletier of North Creek, an independent logging contractor, showing family member Lois Pelletier and unknown friend how he cuts down trees in his woodlot. Photo 3/4 in series. Circa 1960. North Creek, NY. Photo donated by Susan P Rawson
Howard Pelletier operating logging machinery in North Creek
Howard Pelletier of North Creek, an independent logging contractor, showing family member Lois Pelletier and unknown friend how he cuts down trees in his woodlot. Photo 3/4 in series. Circa 1960. North Creek, NY. Photo donated by Susan P Rawson
Logger Howard Pelletier Cutting Down a Tree in North Creek
Howard Pelletier (center) of North Creek, an independent logging contractor, showing family member Lois Pelletier (left) and unknown friend how he cuts down trees in his woodlot. Photo 1/4 in series. Circa 1960. North Creek, NY. Photo donated by Susan P. Rawson
A snowy winter log haul in Keene Valley
A crew of men hauling logs on a bobsled with a team of horses. Circa 1890. Keene Valley, NY. Donated by M. Lapine. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives.
A large load of pulpwood in front of the Spread Eagle Inn in Keene Valley
Two men and a load of pulpwood in front of the Spread Eagle Inn. Circa 1910. Keene Valley, NY. Donated by M. La Pine. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives.
A load of pulpwood in Jay
A load of 12 5/8ths cords of pulpwood, drawn by Will Green. Circa 1900. Jay, NY. Donated by M. La Pine. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives.
Wagon and camp at Hulls Lumber Camp
Hulls Lumber Camp. Pictured are a wagon and the log building where the lumber jacks stayed. 1900. Keene Valley, NY. Donated by D. Price. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives.
Log lean to among the stumps at the Hulls Lumber Camp in Keene Valley
Log lean to among the stumps at the Hulls Lumber Camp. A man stands in the corner. 1900. Keene Valley, NY. Donated by D. Price. Courtesy of the Keene Valley Library Archives.