Domestic worker Sarah Gaston in Saranac Lake
Domestic worker Sarah Gaston. Circa 1910. Donated by Ralph Kelly. Saranac Lake, NY.
Type of Work: Retail and Services
January 1925 fire in Saranac Lake
January 1925 fire in downtown. Saranac Lake, NY.
“Babe” with wagon for Wholesale Fruit & Produce business probably near Saranac Lake
“Babe” (the horse) with unidentified tender and wagon for Wholesale Fruit & Produce business. Circa 1911. Donated by the Sheldon Family. Presumed to be in the area of Saranac Lake, NY.
Cutting ice in Ampersand Bay in Saranac Lake
Cutting ice in Ampersand Bay in Saranac Lake. Note horse with blanket cover. Circa 1912. Donated by the Sheldon Family. Saranac Lake, NY. Related story on ice harvesting, here.
Wonder Bread distribution center in Black River
Exterior of Wonder Bread distribution center, with delivery trucks and unidentified drivers. Building shared with Vebber’s Garage. Circa 1930s. Black River, NY.
Ten Eyck block in Black River
Ten Eyck block with L.D. Waful and Ten Eyck stores and unidentified people (possibly employees). Circa 1900s. Black River, NY.
Main Street in Black River
Main Street featuring horse-drawn grocery cart on dirt road. Photo taken before paved roads or automobiles came to Black River. Circa 1900-1910. Black River, NY.
Albert Hart’s Machine Shop employees in Black River
Albert Hart’s Black River Machine Shop with unidentified employees standing out front. Circa 1900s. Black River, NY.
Madden’s Garage in Black River
Madden’s Garage in Black River with a milk truck and automobile refueling. Circa 1920s. Black River, NY.
William Street in downtown Dexter
William Street in 1912. Dexter, NY.