Type of Work: Retail and Services

Female employees of Paul Smith’s Hotel in Paul Smiths

Female employees of Paul Smith’s Hotel in Paul Smiths

Female workers at Paul Smith’s Hotel. One of the women is holding a child with a “Please Keep Off” sign. Woman on far right is Kate Whitford. Circa 1910- 1920. Paul Smiths, NY. Courtesy of the Paul Smith’s College Joan Weill Adirondack Library Archives.

Men in front of the E.G. Ricketson Boat Building shop in Bloomingdale

Men in front of the E.G. Ricketson Boat Building shop in Bloomingdale

Photograph of Ebridge G. Ricketson (far right) and other men standing in front of the E.G. Ricketson Boat Building shop. Boats, oars, and other items can be seen leaning against the building. Circa 1890. Bloomingdale, NY (St. Armand). Courtesy of the Paul Smith’s College Joan Weill Adirondack Library Archives.

View of buildings in Old Forge

View of buildings in Old Forge

Exterior view of the Old Forge Hardware Company and Old Forge Dry Goods Company. 1910. Old Forge, NY. Courtesy of the Goodsell Museum.