Grader operator on construction of South Shore Road in Pillar Point
Grading, during construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point. Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Dexter, NY.
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Bulldozer crew on construction of South Shore Road in Pillar Point
Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point. The bulldozer is removing rocks from Lake Ontario. The bulldozer blade is cable-controlled (it predates hydraulics, possibly a Caterpillar Deisel D9). Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Dexter, NY.
Backhoe crew on construction of South Shore Road in Pillar Point
Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point by Hudson Valley Contruction Co.using Northwest backhoe. Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Dexter, NY.
Construction of South Shore Road in Pillar Point
Construction of South Shore road in Pillar Point. Bulldozer pulling pan type land leveler. Loaned by Gordon Timerman of Dexter, from the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Cecile Williams. Circa 1939. Pillar Point, NY.
Business district in Philadelphia
Downtown Philadelphia. 1959. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Honeywell Service Station in Philadelphia
Honeywell Service Station located on the corner of Pearl Street. Circa 1950s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Emergency vehicle in Philadelphia
Part of the Philadelphia Fire Department fleet. Circa 1940s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Main Street in Philadelphia
Downtown Philadelphia in the 1930s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Crowd at Taylor Brothers Hardware Store in Philadelphia
Taylor Brothers Hardware with workers and other men. Circa 1914. Philadelphia, NY. International delivery truck in foreground. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.
Railroad junction in Philadelphia
Railroad junction with Hayes Hotel (that later burned) in background. 1906. Philadelphia, NY. This photo goes with oral history from Frieda Washburn Kent (recorded 9-22-2016 at the age of 86). Related article on rail hub in Philadelphia here.