Tag: downtown

Mule-drawn bus in Philadelphia

Red and white spotted mule team were a familiar sight in the town of Philadelphia from 1908-1918. The bus was purchased from the St. Lawrence Inn and was used to haul mail from the Eagle Hotel to the Depot. Photo taken on Main Street in front of old Lovejoy House. Karl Hart drove the mules […]

Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods in Heuvelton

Unidentified man in front of Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods store, which was built by George Seaman and later owned by the Lanning Family. Finally demolished by Henry Ferris in the fall of 1912. In the spring of 1913, Henry Ferris built a new store, which became Doug’s Tavern. Circa 1900. Heuvelton, NY.

Pickens Hall during Turkey Day in Heuvelton

Exterior shot of Pickens Hall during Heuvelton’s Turkey Day. Pickens Hall was built in 1858 by John Pickens, Sr. The stone came from the Ridge Hill Quarry, located between Heuvelton and Ogdensburg. 1898. Heuvelton, NY. Listen to the audio clip for more on Turkey Day; you can read the North Country at Work story with […]

Post office and A&P in Heuvelton

Photo of Nevin Mayne and George Claland standing between the Heuvelton Post Office and the A & P Grocery Store. Boy coming out of the Post Office is Elliot Hastings. 1916. Heuvelton, NY

Van Heuvel House in Heuvelton

Van Heuvel House (a hotel) in the winter of 1866, at the top of State Street in Heuvelton. Just in front of it was the railroad crossing. The building was torn down in 1959 to make way for a Tydol Gasoline Station. 1866. Heuvelton, NY.

State Street in Heuvelton

Heuvelton’s main street (also known as State Street) and business center. Circa the late 1940s. Heuvelton, NY.