Type of Work: Artisans

Making corn mash at Gristmill Distillers in Keene

Making corn mash at Gristmill Distillers in Keene

Keith Van Sise, founder of Gristmill Distillers, adds dry corn to a metal container to make corn mash, which is the first step in making corn beer, also known as whiskey. 2016. Keene, NY. Photo is a still from a video produced by Josh Clements Productions for ANCA (the Adirondack North Country Association)

Sculptor Matt Horner using a blowtorch to heat steel in his workshop in Keene

Sculptor Matt Horner using a blowtorch to heat steel in his workshop in Keene

Matt Horner wields a blowtorch in the process of heating steel in his artist’s workshop. Matt Horner is a sculptor who works with stone, primarily Adirondack anorthosite, and metal. 2016. Keene, NY. Photo is a still from a video produced by Josh Clements Productions for ANCA (the Adirondack North Country Association). Check out our story […]

Sculptor Matt Horner polishing a stone bowl in his workshop in Keene

Sculptor Matt Horner polishing a stone bowl in his workshop in Keene

Matt Horner polishing a stone bowl. Matt Horner is a sculptor who works with stone, primarily Adirondack anorthosite, and metal. 2016. Keene, NY. Photo is a still from a video produced by Josh Clements Productions for ANCA (the Adirondack North Country Association). Check out our story on Matt to learn more about his work.

Harriet Lytle’s Millinery Shop in Canton

Harriet Lytle’s Millinery Shop in Canton

The exterior of Harriet Lytle’s Millinery Shop, three women and two children stand in front of the doors. On board at right is a WCTU (Women’s Christian Temperance Union) bulletin. Circa 1910-1915. Canton, NY.

Employees of Brasher Iron Works in Brasher

Employees of Brasher Iron Works in Brasher

Brasher Iron Works employees outside the building. A horse and buggy with two women poses on the left. Men sit on roller on rights. Circa 1880s. Brasher. Donated by Ada Morse of Winthrop.

Canton blacksmiths in their working garb

Six blacksmiths photographed in their working garb in Canton

Blacksmiths of Canton, photographed in a studio dressed in their working clothes. The blacksmiths’ names are (top row from left to right): I. Cornell, L.V. Sherman, and Bailey, (bottom row left to right): E.V.I, Howard, Xury Lewis. Possibly an albumen print. Circa 1880s. Canton, NY.