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.

Construction of the Baptist Church took place in 1899 using locally quarried marble (Gouverneur was known as the Marble City). Gouverneur, NY.

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

Draft tube forms at Frontenac Mill. Winter 1925. Dexter, NY What were these used for?

Stone was quarried near the mill to build the tail race. January 1925. Dexter, NY

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

Building the 20-foot tall cribs at the Frontenac Mill. January 1925. Dexter, NY.

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

Workers on scaffolding and ladders at construction of hydro-electric plant. Circa early 1950s. Photo: Millard Studio, Watertown. Dexter, NY.

First paving of downtown streets. Circa 1916. Dexter, NY.