Type of Work: Transportation

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.

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.