Type of Work: Media, Publications and Communications

Mail carrier Harry Wilson delivering mail in Essex County

Mail carrier Harry Wilson delivering mail in Essex County

Harry Wilson on his mail route, driving a team of horses. Circa 1920s. Essex County. Photo courtesy of Dan Berggren. The full story on mail carriers of the Adirondacks, from wagons to boats, and inclement weather, can be read here.

Exterior of the Wonderland Theatre in Canton

Exterior of the Wonderland Theatre in Canton

Wonderland Theatre exterior, featuring film posters and two young men. The middle sign says “No Show Tonight. Goin Fishing. S.S.” 1918. Canton, NY. Check out this related North Country at Work story to hear about the resurrection of a movie theater in Old Forge.

Post office exterior in Fine

Post office exterior in Fine

A crowd of people and a horse drawn wagon pose in front of the Fine post office, which was built in 1888 and had three floors. Circa 1890-1900. Fine, NY. Check out this North Country at Work story on early mail delivery in the Adirondacks.