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Preparing to Move the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam NY

Preparing to Move the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam NY

Photo of workers standing by machinery that would be used to lift the Potsdam Depot from the ground up. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic. Potsdam NY. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Moving Company outside the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam NY

Moving Company outside the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam NY

Workers outside the Potsdam Depot prepare to hoist up the building for the move to a different location. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic. Potsdam NY. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Highway Construction Prep in Potsdam NY

Highway Construction Prep in Potsdam NY

A Bulldozer is used to flatten the ground for the construction of the highway bypass after the Potsdam Depot was moved. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Worker at the Potsdam Depot Moving Site in Potsdam, NY

Worker at the Potsdam Depot Moving Site in Potsdam, NY

Worker at the Potsdam moving site walks away from the building carrying tools. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic. Potsdam NY. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Preparing the Move of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Preparing the Move of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Workers lay the steel framework that were to be used to hoist up and move the Potsdam Depot. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic. Potsdam NY. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Two Men Stand outside of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Two Men Stand outside of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Two men stand outside of the Potsdam Depot before its move. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic One Man is on crutches. 1980 Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Train outside of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Train outside of the Potsdam Depot in Potsdam, NY

Train outside the Depot in Potsdam, NY. In 1980 the Potsdam Depot, now Mama Lucia’s, was moved to make way for the new bypass highway around downtown, to ease congestion of traffic. Potsdam NY. 1980. Photo courtesy of the Potsdam Public Museum.

Cutting pavement in Tupper Lake

Cutting pavement in Tupper Lake

Worker using a Ditch Witch to cut through pavement on the corner of Park St. and Cliff Ave. Circa 1970. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.