North Country At Work

Setting up a circus tent, circa 1870s. Offices of the Press Republican newspaper visible in back ground. Ogdensburg, NY.

Looking west from the corner of State and Ford Streets, the business section of Ogdensburg, NY. Traffic cop in street directing cars. 1950s.

Looking west on Ford Street, Ogdensburg bank in foreground on right. Ogdensburg, NY. 1950s.

Snow removal with horses and wagons in downtown Ogdensburg, NY. Looking east on Ford Street.  Circa 1890.

Corner of Ford and State Streets, looking east in 1888. Photo by Dow’s Portrait Studios in Ogdensburg, NY.

Corner of Ford and State Streets, looking east circa 1905-1915. National Bank pictured, paved roads and trolley tracks visible. Ogdensburg, NY.

Traffic cop at work. Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1950s.

Moving an apartment in downtown Ogdensburg. A four apartment house, originally at 332 State Street, was moved by this work crew to 700 State Street. It was formerly  Dr. Daly’s office and home. Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1940.

Policemen at the scene of the Hollywood Lounge Bar fire. State Street, Ogdensburg, NY. Circa 1950.

Firefighters in action fighting the Seymour Hotel Fire, on ground and climbing into the building, which started at 7:52 A.M on February 19, 1948. The fire was out by 11:30 AM and incurred $20,000 in damage. Ogdensburg, NY.