North Country At Work

Canada Steamship Lines Limited “Kingston” paddlewheel steamer on the St. Lawrence River. Circa 1920s. Precise location unknown. Photo by Toronto Panoramic Photography.

“The St. Lawrence,” a Canada Steamship Lines steamer on the St. Lawrence River. 1962. Unknown dock.

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.

The railroad brought tourists and visitors directly to the dock. From here, people and goods were ferried to individual islands and resorts. Steamship America at dock. Clayton, NY. Unknown date but probably before 1900.

From the dock, people and goods would be ferried to individual islands and island resorts. 1914. Alexandria Bay, NY. Thanks to Tim Leyda for more information about this photo, and correcting the location (which was incorrectly identified as Clayton). 

Exterior of Boat Factory/Columbian Boat Livery, which manufactured and rented boats. Canoe or Adirondack skiff in front of two unidentified employees. Circa 1890-1900. Depauville, NY (in town of Clayton).

Guides rowing patrons to hotel or great camp in Saranac Lake. The boat in the foreground was named Amina. The Hotel Ampersand can be seen in the background. Circa 1900. Photo donated by Lorraine Kelly. Saranac Lake, NY.

Boat builder Ralph Morrow with his wife, and three of the guide boats he built. Circa 1970s or 80s. Saranac Lake, NY.

State Boat #0921. Photo donated by Jack Drury from the album of conservation officer Carl Prue. April 5, 1949. Plattsburgh, NY.

Taking wire fish traps out of Lake Champlain at Point Au Roche near Plattsburgh. April 5, 1949. Donated by Jack Drury from conservation officer Carl Prue’s album. Plattsburgh, NY.