North Country At Work

This is a photograph of the laying of the cornerstone for the new Presbyterian Church. 1892. Public fountain in park in foreground. Gouverneur, NY.

Motorman Fred D. Alton guides the last trolley to run in Watertown after completing the journey from State Street shortly after midnight. August 17, 1937. Originally published in the Watertown Daily Times. Dexter, NY.

First “suburban” trolley that ever ran out of Watertown is pictured here for its first trip to Dexter made on July 5, 1899. The cars belonged to the old Watertown & Brownville Street Railway company. Jake Edick was the motorman, the conductor was Mr. Wilcox. July 5, 1899. Dexter, NY.

Kahuahgo Inn, which later became the Underwood House, which burned down. Years later it became the Fire Station location. This photo taken in the 1920s. Dexter, NY.

Dodge Plymouth Sales and Service. Charles Eveligh was the owner. Circa late 1930s. Dexter, NY.

Aerial view of Dexter, Black River, at about the time the new bridge was being built. Circa 1963. Dexter, NY.

Building a new bridge in Dexter, circa 1963. Dexter, NY.

Excavating for the tail race on the Frontenac Mill using a steam shovel. Summer 1927. Dexter, NY.

Construction of hydro-electric plant. Circa early 1950s. Photo: Millard Studio, Watertown. Dexter, NY.

Car and delivery trailer in front of Dexter Hardware Store. Circa 1930s. Dexter, NY.