Tag: winter

Mechanic working on airplane at Pine Camp in Jefferson County

Army mechanic working on airplane at Pine Camp airfield. 1950s. Fort Drum/Jefferson County area in NYS. US Air Force photo. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th […]

Loading cargo planes at Pine Camp in Jefferson County

Loading cargo transport planes with supplies and materials at Pine Camp. Circa 1950. Fort Drum/Jefferson County, NY. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.

Pine Camp ski troops on training mission in Jefferson County

Pine Camp ski troops on a training mission for action during World War II. Note gas maks. Circa 1940s. Fort Drum area. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to […]

Loggers on a railroad log car in Benson Mines

Loggers holding peaveys, which were used to roll and move logs, posed on a rail car used to move logs and sawn lumber. Circa 1890-1900. Benson Mines, NY. Photographer: C.E. Runions. Related story, here.

Horses with wood sleds in Theresa

Several teams of horses pulling sleds, including one with limb wood, through a street in Theresa. Frozen roads provided the best conditions for hauling wood with horses. 1895. Theresa, NY.