Construction of Thousand Islands Bridge near Alexandria Bay
View from the American side of the construction of international bridge between Alexandria Bay, NY area and Wellesley Island and Canada. Circa 1937-38.
Type of Work: Transportation
Bus driver loading luggage in Watertown
Greyhound bus driver loading luggage at bus terminal. 1950s. Watertown, NY.
Unknown port with canal boat and sail boats
This mystery photo was almost certainly taken prior to 1900. Note canal boat (lower right), and sail boats. Possibly around the Thousand Islands or port of Ogdensburg.
Soldiers in jeep and supply truck at Pine Camp in Jefferson County
Soldiers in jeep alongside a supply truck at Pine Camp. 1940s. Fort Drum/Jefferson County area in NYS. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.
Loading hold of cargo plane at Pine Camp in Jefferson County
Equipment being loaded into hold of transport plane at Pine Camp. Circa 1950. Fort Drum/Jefferson County in NYS. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.
Loading cargo planes at Pine Camp in Jefferson County
Loading cargo transport planes with supplies and materials at Pine Camp. Circa 1950. Fort Drum/Jefferson County, NY. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.
Riding a logging train in Benson Mines
Loggers holding peaveys riding a rail car loaded with logs. This train was used exclusively for bringing logs out of the woods (note small engine). Circa 1890-1900. Benson Mines, NY. Photographer: C.E. Runions. Related story, here.
Mechanics inside garage of North Country Battery in Watertown
Mechanics in the shop and garage of North Country Battery. March 1924. Watertown, NY.
Mechanic working at North Country Battery in Watertown
Mechanic working on vehicle at North Country Battery at 621 State Street. The company sold batteries, tires and auto parts. Circa early 1940s. 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.