North Country At Work

This portrait of the workers at the VanDuzee Furniture Manufacturing Company was taken circa 1900-1910 in Gouverneur, NY.

Some of the instruments sold were built by William F. Sudds. Sudds came to Gouverneur in the 1860s as a professor at Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary. He gave music lessons and sold instruments at his store. Circa 1898 (note McKinley poster in right store window). Gouverneur, NY. Curious about music in the North Country? Check out […]

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.

Interior of VanDuzee Furniture Store, circa 1900-1910. Gouverneur, NY.

The Marble City Hotel during winter, circa 1890-1900. The building now is home to Nina’s Bar, owned from the mid-1980s into the 21st century by Herman (Hermie) Towne, Jr. Gouverneur, NY.

Interior of Harold Storie’s Radio Shop, taken in 1925. Note Sonora Radio speakers at bottom right and in center, on top of radio with five dials. Gouverneur, NY.

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

Cutting & Perrin Hardware Store in Gouverneur. Stoves are mentioned on the left hand window, including Glenwood kitchen ranges. Wooden washing machines on both the left and right. Circa 1890s. Gouverneur, NY.

This photo of the Club Restaurant, located at 8 Church Street, managed at the time by F. D. Moore, was taken circa 1910-1920. Note stuffed animals on walls, including a deer, parrot, owl, and squirrel. Gouverneur, NY.

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