Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point. The bulldozer is removing rocks from Lake Ontario. The bulldozer blade is cable-controlled (it predates hydraulics, possibly a Caterpillar Deisel D9). Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Dexter, NY.
Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point by Hudson Valley Contruction Co.using Northwest backhoe. Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Dexter, NY.
Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point. Bulldozer pulling pan type land leveler. Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Pillar Point, NY.
Downtown Philadelphia. 1959. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Honeywell Service Station located on the corner of Pearl Street. Circa 1950s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Part of the Philadelphia Fire Department fleet. Circa 1940s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Downtown Philadelphia in the 1930s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Taylor Brothers Hardware with workers and other men. Circa 1914. Philadelphia, NY. International delivery truck in foreground. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Railroad junction with Hayes Hotel (that later burned) in background. 1906. Philadelphia, NY. This photo goes with oral history from Frieda Washburn Kent (recorded 9-22-2016 at the age of 86). Related article on rail hub in Philadelphia here.
Red and white spotted mule team were a familiar sight in the town of Philadelphia from 1908-1918. The bus was purchased from the St. Lawrence Inn and was used to haul mail from the Eagle Hotel to the Depot. Photo taken on Main Street in front of old Lovejoy House. Karl Hart drove the mules […]
