A forest ranger’s search and rescue tools, which include a litter to carry an injured person, helicopter gear such as a helmet, a tote of warm-weather clothing, skis and a variety of boots. 2018. North Elba, NY. Photo by Andy Flynn.
A group of loggers including one woman pose next to a large tree. Note the ax in the foreground and the stack of piled logs in the background on the left. Circa 1910. Tupper Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library.
Six workers pose in front of a steam powered wood splitter. Note pile of split wood in rear, hand tools near men. Circa 1900-1910. Lowville area, NY.
Unidentified fire warden poses with what was known colloquially as an “Indian pump”. The tank was carried on the firefighters back and the hand pump was used to direct water at the fire. Circa 1930s. North Hudson area, NY.
In the foreground, a student uses equipment at a forge in the machine shop of what is now known as SUNY Canton. In the background, other students use a drill press and other tools. At the time the college was known as Canton Agricultural and Technological Institute located at St. Lawrence University. It became Canton […]
Three volunteer town residents digging and fixing a break in the Wanakena Water Company system. Circa 1990. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Town of Fine personnel repair the cement footings of the old Wanakena footbridge. October 2012. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Two unidentified men repair a family garage on 5th Street in Wanakena. 2011. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Two unidentified workers mask windows in preparation for painting the siding of the Wanakena Presbyterian Church. The renovation was funded by church and community donations totaling about $35,000. 2004. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
Owners Rick Kovacs and Angie Oliver, along with other workers, helping to construct the Pack Basket Lodge, a bed & breakfast. Circa 2003. Wanakena, NY. Photo courtesy of Allen Ditch.
