North Country At Work

Laying sidewalk at a housing project. In background workers are applying a brick facing to a new home. August of 1951, Ogdensburg, NY.

John Barr on left, an expert boatman, machinist, and river guide. On the right is Hank Perry of Edwardsville. N.F. Giffin pictured in back. Around 1908. Donated by nephew of N.F. Giffin. Ogdensburg, NY.

Ray Barkman pictured drilling a well. Circa 1940s or 50s. Ogdensburg, NY.

Members of the 40th Separate Company in 1897. The company was sent to fight in the Spanish American War in the following year, 1898. Ogdensburg, NY.

Billie Mashaw and Colburn Ruport (driver) in a horse drawn wagon, possibly for deliveries. Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1930.

The Ogdensburg Prescott International Bridge under construction. Near Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1959.

Ogdensburg Prescott International Bridge under construction. July 7, 1959. Ogdensburg, NY. Photograph by Ken. L. Henderson. Near Ogdensburg, NY.

Aerial shot of the lumber mill in Kalurah, the hamlet east of Harrisville, located in the Town of Pitcairn, NY. Photo by Keith Young Jr. Circa 1890.

Beach and Dodge tannery in Harrisville, showing the main building in its entirety. Harrisville, NY. Circa 1880.

Workers sitting on a bridge at the Beach and Dodge Tannery. Built 1859 and operated until June 28, 1902. Harrisville, NY.