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Docks and U.S. Customs house in Morristown

Pictured are the Morristown docks, with the Victory ferryboat (on far left), which was owned by the Brockville and Morristown Transportation Company. U.S. Customs and Immigration House situated right on the dock. Circa 1920s. Morristown, NY. Photo donated by Richard (Dick) Johnson.

Fisherman with ice fishing catch in Morristown

Fishermen with ice fishing catch in Morristown

Fishermen (named from left: Nap, Dunn, Bogardus, and Scott) with their catch from ice fishing. Bogardus was a fishing guide and also caught sturgeon to send to NYC via the railroad. Circa 1950-1960. Morristown, NY.

Ferry dock and train tracks intersection in Morristown

Depot and Comstock Inn at the edge of the St. Lawrence River. Behind the ferry dock is a train unloading supplies. On the far right is the Indian Root Pill Factory. Circa 1900-1910. Morristown, NY. Photo donated by Tom Baker of Machesney Park, Illinois. Publisher: F.W. McCullough. Check out our story on Morristown’s Indian Root […]

Passenger steamer in Ogdensburg

The steamer “Levis,” which could accommodate  80 passengers and 30 vehicles. It was put into the water in 1925 by the Prescott and Ogdensburg Ferry Company, owned by Joseph Dubrule. Circa 1930.

River guide in small boat near Ogdensburg

John Barr on left, an expert boatman, machinist, and river guide. On the right is Hank Perry of Edwardsville. N.F. Giffin pictured in back. Around 1908. Donated by nephew of N.F. Giffin. Ogdensburg, NY.