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Building the short dam in Dexter

Building the short dam over the north channel of the Black River, near where it empties into the Black River Bay of Lake Ontario. Circa 1910. Dexter, NY.

Firefighters at work in Dexter

Firefighters in front of Netto’s Red & White Store. This fire was known as the “The Bloom Black Fire.” 1963. Dexter, NY. Related article about volunteer firefighting here. The audio clip is from that story and features John Stano and Corky Marlowe.

Building Stone Road in Dexter

Building Stone Road in Dexter. Workers covering tar by hand. Photo taken by Geraldine Stone in front of her home. Circa 1922. Dexter, NY.