North Country At Work

Mechanic working on vehicle at North Country Battery at 621 State Street. The company sold batteries, tires and auto parts. Circa early 1940s. Watertown, NY.

Three NYS Conservation Department officers on the job. The NYS Conservation Department became the Department of Environmental Conservation in 1970. Circa 1950. Photo donated by Jack Drury from conservation officer Carl Prue’s album. Plattsburgh, NY.

Madden’s Garage in Black River with a milk truck and automobile refueling. Circa 1920s. Black River, NY.

This portrait of the Fire Department was taken in May 1934 in front of the municipal building on Clinton St. Gouverneur.

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

Building a new bridge in Dexter, circa 1963. Dexter, NY.

Downtown Dexter circa mid-1920s. Phelan Block on left. Dexter, NY.

Downtown Philadelphia. 1959. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.  

Honeywell Service Station located on the corner of Pearl Street. Circa 1950s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.

Part of the Philadelphia Fire Department fleet. Circa 1940s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.