North Country At Work

Mr. Simons is standing on front steps; Robert Smith is the truck driver. Located at East Main Street, coal towers on left, and freight depot in the background. 1927. Gouverneur, NY.

Bus service in 1925,Model TT bus parked at western end of village park. Public library on right in background. Gouverneur, NY.

Motorman Fred D. Alton guides the last trolley to run in Watertown after completing the journey from State Street shortly after midnight. August 17, 1937. Originally published in the Watertown Daily Times. Dexter, NY.

Open air trolley of the Black River Trolley company (BRT) on trestle bridge. February 23, 1906. Dexter, NY.

First “suburban” trolley that ever ran out of Watertown is pictured here for its first trip to Dexter made on July 5, 1899. The cars belonged to the old Watertown & Brownville Street Railway company. Jake Edick was the motorman, the conductor was Mr. Wilcox. July 5, 1899. Dexter, NY.

Dodge Plymouth Sales and Service. Charles Eveligh was the owner. Circa late 1930s. Dexter, NY.

Boat being moved between upper and lower Black River, using log rollers to move it across roadway. Circa 1880s. Dexter, NY.

Known as the old “long” bridge, built in 1848, it was replaced at the turn of the century. Circa 1880s. Photo owned by Addie B. Alverson; donated circa January 10, 1950. On the left is the old grist mill on south side of river. Dexter, NY.

Aerial view of Dexter, Black River, at about the time the new bridge was being built. Circa 1963. Dexter, NY.

Building a new bridge in Dexter, circa 1963. Dexter, NY.