Tag: food

Garthe and Company grocery in Carthage

Garthe and Company grocery in Carthage

The store was located at 93 State Street.  Listed in what is believed to be a town business registry of 1904 as:  “Pork Packer,” and “Most up To-Date Market in Northern New York,” dealing in fresh and salt fish, oysters, vegetables, eggs, canned goods and soap. Photo circa 1900-1910.  Carthage, NY. From the Carthage Free […]

Liquor store and grocery in Old Forge

Liquor store and grocery in Old Forge

Exterior of the Old Forge Liquor Store and Grocery. Displayed in the glass windows are liquor bottles and fresh produce. Hung in the windows are posters advertising the prices of various products. Pictured on the steps of the store are four men and a dog. The men from left to right are: unknown, John Watkins, […]

Fourth Lake Trading Post in Eagle Bay

Fourth Lake Trading Post in Eagle Bay

Exterior of the Fourth Lake Trading Post in the 1920s, a popular bar in Eagle Bay. In the 1940s and 1950s, Frank Teich expanded the bar by building around the original structure. Frank stands on the right in the white shirt. Circa 1920s. Eagle Bay, NY.

Walrath General Store in De Kalb Junction

Walrath General Store in De Kalb Junction

Ira D. Walrath (left) and his daughter Grace (center) inside of their general store. Ice cream was 5 cents. The case in front of Mr. Walrath is full of fudge. 1915. De Kalb Junction, NY, Photo by Robert Woodward.