Edward Burnham’s stage coach on Herman Street en route between the Town of De Kalb and Russell. The coach used wheels in the summer but would be placed on bobsled runners during the winter. Circa 1910-1920s. De Kalb Junction, NY.
Daniel Hurley, proprietor of the Hurley House, is standing beside one of Edward Burnham’s stage coaches. John Hurley, his son, is seated on the horse’s back. There were two stage coaches which made daily trips from De Kalb Junction to Russell, NY via Hermon. Dwayne Allen and Joe Hoteling are the drivers. 1903. De Kalb […]
M. Wainwright’s Farmers Sheds, where farmers would keep their horses for the duration of a town visit; the equivalent of a modern day parking garage but for horses. Circa 1910-1920s. De Kalb Junction, NY.
Bert, Floyd, and Charles delivering wood on a bobsled. Circa 1910-1920s. De Kalb Junction, NY.
The New York Central railroad depot, Harrsiville. A locomotive is at the station, as well as a carriage and baggage cart drawn by horses. 1915. Harrisville, NY.
Photo of horse-drawn load of logs during winter, driver sitting on top of the load. On the left is the log head, which was used to roll logs onto bobsled. Four other loggers in the photo, and other loads of logs in the background. Caption written on photos says: 55. IN THE LUMBER WOODS. READY […]
Train crew standing in front of a New York Lime Company steam locomotive (named Bonaparte engine #1) with attached coal tender. It traveled between Lewisburg and Natural Bridge NY. Workers posing in front of the parked engine. Circa 1890-1900. Natural Bridge, NY.
The Lake Bonaparte train depot, with passengers and luggage waiting for the train next to the train tracks. In the background one can see a “depot hack”, a special carriage used to transport people from a hotel to the depot. Circa 1890-1900. Town of Diana.
Workers and horse drawn wagon (filled with rocking chairs) outside the New York Central Railroad station. The cars on the track are identified as New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, and Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad box cars. Circa 1900-1910. Harrisville, NY.
Teamster and team of horses drawing lumber from the Hardwood Mill near Camp Hungry in the woods. Circa 1890-1910. Town of Diana, NY.
