North Country At Work

People standing outside Cook’s Hotel in Colton. Note the deer hanging from the porch roof, being cured before butchering process. Circa 1899-1907. Colton, NY.

Three horses, three men, and a woman stand outside the South Colton Hotel, which was owned and operated by Michael Barnett. Circa 1910. Colton, NY.  Photo provided to the St. Lawrence County Historical Association by the Colton Historian’s office.

Loggers, children, and a woman on the far left pose for a photo outside in the snow, at Bert Frank’s Lumber Camp. Circa 1900. Colton, NY.

Two women and a small child inside the Canton Club Restaurant on Court Street. The woman on the far left appears to be a waitress in uniform. Circa 1920. Canton, NY.

An unknown woman (possibly a bookkeeper) sits at a counter inside Canton’s First National Bank, smiling over a ledger. Circa 1900. Canton, NY.

Four people (possibly owners and employees) pictured in a dressmaking and tailor shop. The store’s goods include bolts of fabric, petticoats, and collars. From left to right are: G.W. Lewis, Harry Nolan, Nellie O’Brian, and Alice Haley (Guyett). Circa 1910. Canton, NY.

Ruth Muller stands behind a flock of her turkeys, which she raised for sale, on the 5 Mile Line Road. 1942. Lisbon NY. Click here to read a North Country at Work story on a turkey markets.

Grade school class pictured with teacher. May 11, 1921. Lisbon, NY.  Photo printed by Furney & Moore in Watertown NY. Donated Laurie Worden Kirkby.

Exterior of the Train Depot. Note track crossing warning sign. Circa 1880. Lisbon, NY. Donated by Laurie Worden Kirkby.

Stan Dwyer, Doris Dwyer (child) and Lottie Dwyer stand outside the S.P. Dwyer store (located next to the Lisbon Post Office). Note the Texaco gas pump on the right side of the building. Circa 1920s-30s. Lisbon, NY.