Type of Work: Retail and Services

The Somerville House in Somerville, town of Rossie

The Somerville House in Sommerville

Exterior of the Somerville House, where Silas Wright stayed on his way to and from Albany. Several men are seated or standing in front of the building. A woman in a long hoop skirt is in the doorway, and a woman with a small child is visible in the first floor window. Circa 1870. Sommerville […]

Exterior of Cook’s Hotel in Colton

Exterior of Cook’s Hotel in Colton

People standing outside Cook’s Hotel in Colton. Note the deer hanging from the porch roof, being cured before butchering process. Circa 1899-1907. Colton, NY.

The South Colton Hotel in South Colton

The South Colton Hotel in South Colton

Three horses, three men, and a woman stand outside the South Colton Hotel, which was owned and operated by Michael Barnett. Circa 1910. Colton, NY.  Photo provided to the St. Lawrence County Historical Association by the Colton Historian’s office.

William Little John in his grocery store in South Colton

William Little John in his grocery store in South Colton

William Little John, proprietor, stands behind the counter of his store. Canned food is stacked on the shelves behind him, there’s a large tin of Malted Milk Crackers on the counter, and several boxes of cigars (sold singly) in a glass case. Circa 1920. South Colton, NY.