West Side Factory in West Carthage

Variously known as the S. Gibbs Doors and Sash Factory and the Vrooman Sash and Blind Factory, this building was located on the west side of the village, and was one of several that made the window frames and interior blinds used in homes of the period. Two of the workers are wearing work aprons. Circa 1900. West Carthage, NY. Meyers Collection.

Check out this story from North Country at Work to learn more about the history of Carthage.

Caption info compiled by Lynn Thornton, Laura Prievo, and Harold Sanderson for the Images of America book Around Carthage and West Carthage.

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