Type of Work: Transportation

Magnetic Iron Ore Concentrator in Benson Mines

Exterior shot of the Benson Mines Magnetic Ore Concentrator. The sky is filled with smoke from the ore processing operations. A grist mill is situated in the foreground next to a raised railroad track used to bring iron ore into the plant. 1901. Benson Mines, NY. Real Photo Postcard by Henry M. Beach. Check out […]

Unloading pulp from a ship in Waddington

Unloading pulp from a ship in Waddington

Unloading 102 carloads of pulp from ship with a cable crane from the Quebec Province of Canada. Boat is named the Shiercliffe Hall owned by the George Hall Corporation. Circa 1950s. Waddington, NY.

Stanley Cornell’s Garage in Canton

Stanley Cornell’s Garage in Canton

Stanley Cornell’s Garage on Riverside Drive. Black and white tires being sold out front; white tires were only sold until 1920. Circa 1910-1915. Canton, NY.

Saint Lawrence Mill wagon filled with bags in Canton

Saint Lawrence Mill wagon filled with bags in Canton

A Saint Lawrence Mill wagon filled with bags of feed or flour, drawn by one horse, in front of a photo studio (note sign above wagon that says Photograph). The Saint Lawrence Mill was owned by Horace Dickinson Moody, brother in law to Silas Wright. Circa 1860s. Canton, NY. Photo by H.D.Moody.