Type of Work: Retail and Services

Workers at Larkin Fuel Service in Tupper Lake

Workers at Larkin Fuel Service in Tupper Lake

Outside Larkin Fuel Service; the sign advertises disel, gas, fuel oil, and 24-hour burner service. Among those pictured are Jim Larkin, Lynn Larkin, Leo Sarazay, Tim Larkin, Lawrence Quesnell, Shawn Larkin, Don Dechene (in truck), and Chris Jessie. 1996 or 1997. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.

Workers for the Tupper Lake Furniture Company

Four men outside the Tupper Lake Furniture Company pose unloading a piano. William H. White is pictured in the photo. Circa 1935. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.

Inside Aseel’s Jewelry Store in Tupper Lake

Inside Aseel’s Jewelry Store in Tupper Lake

Workers behind the counter at Aseel’s Jewelry Store. Front to back: owner Alfred Abraham Aseel, George Fayad, Juliet Laforest, and Mr. Haja. Circa 1930. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.

Businesses on Maid’s Corner in Tupper Lake

Businesses on Maid’s Corner in Tupper Lake

Businesses in downtown Tupper Lake on Maid’s Corner. L. C. Maid’s Pharmacy is on the far right. In the middle of the block with arched pillars is the theater. Circa 1915. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.

An auction for the H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission in Chazy

An auction for the H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission in Chazy

A livestock auction at the Neverett farm. The man holding the cane behind the cows is Harry Neverett, the founder of H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission. To the right of him in the jumpsuit is his eldest son, Robert Neverett. In the top right in the booth is the auctioneer, auctioning off cattle, and one […]

Cars lined up for H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission auction in Chazy

Cars lined up for H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission auction in Chazy

Cars parked outside the Neverett farm for a livestock auction. The H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission held auctions at their home every Thursday, and in Ellenburg Depot every Tuesday. This view shows Route 9; the paddock where the animals were held is on the left. 1946. Chazy, NY. Photo courtesy of Kim Neverett Howley.

The paddock area at H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission in Chazy

The paddock area at H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission in Chazy

Cows in a paddock at the Neverett farm. The H.L. Neverett & Sons Livestock Commission would hold an auction there every Thursday. On the right, you can see a chute where the cows would come into the paddock after being delivered by trucks. The auction was held in the barn on the left. 1956. Chazy, […]