Installing the first water mains in Potsdam

Workmen take a break while installing a water main in front of the Liberty Knowles house on the east side of Market Street, across from the head of Depot Street. Note the pieces of sandstone sidewalk piled around the site. Circa 1870. Potsdam, NY.

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