North Country At Work

Gunsmith Brian MacDougall working on a rifle in his shop. 2017. Colton, NY. Photo courtesy of Brian MacDougall.

David R. Nichols cutting inlay pieces for a custom guitar. According to Greg Kie, Nichols has worked on guitars for BB King, Johnny Cash, ZZ Top, and Aerosmith. At one time, he was the only craftsman doing inlay work for the Martin Guitar Company. He’s something of a North Country legend, and a 1963 SUNY […]

Contractors replacing the roof of the building that is believed to have been the original Wanakena Post Office. 2010. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

Unidentified workers stripping the old roof off the Wanakena Presbyterian Church. The renovation was funded by church and community donations totaling about $35,000. 2004. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

Volunteer Judy Hastings-Keith on a ladder working to restore the interior of the Wanakena Presbyterian Church. 2004. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

People surveying the construction site of the Pack Basket Lodge, a bed & breakfast. Circa 2003. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

Dave Gambocarto rebuilding the porch of 28 Front Street. This property is thought to have once been a rental called the Wawonaissa Lodge dating back to around 1915. Circa 1999. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

Dave Gambocarto rebuilding the porch of 28 Front Street. Dave and Faye Gambocarto were the owners of the property. This property is thought to have once been a rental called the Wawonaissa Lodge dating back to around 1915. Circa 1999. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.

Olympic bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor (at right) with brakeman Lauren Gibbs at the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track. Oct. 15, 2018. Lake Placid, NY. Photo by Andy Flynn. Read the full story here.

Bob Sauter, engineer for North Country Public Radio, installing early translator in a refrigerator in Long Lake. Around 1988. Long Lake, NY. Donated by North Country Public Radio.