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Plowing the Savage farm in Hammond

Plowing the Savage farm with a walking plow on the River Road in the late 1940s. Behind the plow is John Savage; his son, Bill, is holding the horse. Photo: Michael Savage (Bill’s son). Hammond, NY.

Sugar shack in Watertown

Maple sugaring operation, including sugar shack (steam is from boiling down sap inside shack); note buckets for gathering sap. Circa 1930s. Watertown, NY.

Soldier with gas mask at Pine Camp in Jefferson County

Solider working in office at Pine Camp with gas mask on. 1940s. Fort Drum/Jefferson County area in NYS. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.

Raising the flag at Pine Camp in Jefferson County

Raising the flag at Pine Camp. 1941. Fort Drum/Jefferson County area in NYS. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to the 10th Mountain Division.

Combat maneuvers at Pine Camp in Jefferson County

Brigadier General Charles F. Colson, fifth from right, observes a mortar squad in action during his inspection tour at Pine Camp, where the 278th Regimental Combat Team was staging maneuvers. Far right: Lt. Willard C. Craik, aide to Gen. Colson, who was commander at Fort Devens, MA. April 1951. Fort Drum/Jefferson County area in NYS. […]

Pine Camp ski troops on training mission in Jefferson County

Pine Camp ski troops on a training mission for action during World War II. Note gas maks. Circa 1940s. Fort Drum area. Note: Pine Plains/Pine Camp started in 1908, became Camp Drum in 1951, and Fort Drum in 1974. At all stages it was used for winter training of military personnel, and became home to […]