Type of Work: Retail and Services

St. Regis Paper Company in Deferiet

“The general store in Deferiet, New York, supplied the first employees of our company. The entire town of Deferiet, including all the residences, was built and wholly-owned by our company.” Circa 1910. Deferiet, NY. Originally printed in the St. Regis News Volume 2, Number 9 of September 1974, a newsletter put out by the St. […]

J.M. Patterson Shoes Employees in Jefferson County

Employees of J.M. Patterson Shoes in front of store located on a busy commercial street. Other signs include: George E. Smith, Diamonds; John Murray, Tailor; O.E. Riordan, Real Estate; Doctor Leak, Dentist. Circa 1890-1900. Public Square Watertown.

Cornell & Rice Hardware in Watertown

The (unidentified) proprietors in front of Cornell & Rice Hardware located on Washington Street. Circa 1890s. From the photo studio of Stead & Cudlip. Watertown, NY.

Employees outside North Country Battery in Watertown

Two employees of North Country Battery with their sales vehicles, which were Chevy two-door coupes. The store was located at 621 State Street and sold batteries, tires and auto parts. Circa 1928. Watertown, NY.