Interior of Charlie Durs Boat Works shop, where he built Saint Lawrence skiffs. Pictured are wood and canvas canoes, special saw horses in foreground used to hold boats, and a pedal powered jigsaw just behind Charlie. Circa 1890-1910. Ogdensburg, NY area.
The steamer “Levis,” which could accommodate 80 passengers and 30 vehicles. It was put into the water in 1925 by the Prescott and Ogdensburg Ferry Company, owned by Joseph Dubrule. Circa 1930.
The Prescott and Ogdensburg Ferry Company, owned by Joseph Dubrule, operated the Fort Town Ferry that ran between Prescott and Ogdensburg. This was the last ferry to run before the Ogdensburg Prescott International bridge was opened. The Bridge and Port Authority purchased the ferry company as part of its licensing agreement. The bridge opened in […]
Will Wood is the diver in the full diving suit, May 6th 1898. He was possibly diving to inspect a loose pontoon of the USS Gresham following an accident that was recorded as delaying the USS Gresham for a number of days. Two blurry men are operating the machine to pump air into Will Wood’s […]
USS Gresham on the Marine Railroad tracks, May 6th 1898. The ship had to be “deconstructed” or cut in half to get it past the narrow rapids and into navigable waters, on its passage to sea to be used as an auxiliary vessel in the Spanish American War. 1898. Ogdesnburg, NY.
Alexandria Bay, Brockville, and Ogdensburg ferry at the dock, filled with passengers. In foreground is a horse-drawn livery wagon, used to transport luggage to and from the ferry. Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1900.
Revenue cutter “Gresham,” a coast guard boat in the water in Ogdensburg, NY. 1890s.
Junk yard full of scrap metal and parts, boat in background being loaded with scrap metal. Starting in 1938 and 1939, the US sold scrap metal for shipment to Japan. Ogdensburg, NY off Ford Street. Circa 1940. This sale of metal to Japan would stop by 1941 when the US entered WW II against Japan.
S.M. Douglas barge and crane unloading gravel in Ogdensburg, NY. Possibly part of Saint Lawrence Seaway construction. Circa 1950s.
John Barr on left, an expert boatman, machinist, and river guide. On the right is Hank Perry of Edwardsville. N.F. Giffin pictured in back. Around 1908. Donated by nephew of N.F. Giffin. Ogdensburg, NY.
