North Country At Work

Olavi Hirvonen grooming nordic ski trails at the Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center. Photograph by Paul Zahray. 2015. Benson, NY. Check out our story on the ski center here.

Strengths of materials Lab at Clarkson School of Technology. 1900- 1910. Potsdam, NY.

Steam engine test at Clarkson School of Technology. 1900- 1910. Potsdam, NY.

Students and teacher working in the forge shop at Clarkson School of Technology.

Students turning metal with metal lathes at the Clarkson School of Technology. Professor is at far right with mustache. Circa 1910. Potsdam, NY.

Students and possibly staff in the wood shop at Clarkson School of Technology. Circa 1900- 1910. Potsdam, NY.

Students—and staff?– working in the machine shop located in Old Main at the Clarkson School of Technology. Circa 1910. Potsdam, NY.

Located on Maple Street (Fall Island), Leete Foundry and Machine Shop dealt in the manufacture and repair of water wheels (turbines), machinery that was used by lumber mills, box factories and quarries. Stock consisted of hardware, stoves and agricultural implements. In 1920, owner Charles Leete employed 12 men at this shop. Circa 1920. Potsdam, NY.

Construction of McBrier Park Manor, a senior citizen housing complex. April 15, 1992. Hermon, NY.

Construction of McBrier Park Manor, a senior citizen housing complex. Pictured is the frame of the building being put up. April 15, 1992. Hermon, NY.