North Country At Work

Harley McAllester in front of Ashley’s Market and Restaurant. Circa 1940s. Philadelphia, NY.

Mule-drawn stagecoach in front of the Eagle Hotel. Circa 1900. Philadelphia, NY. The audio clip is of Frieda Kent, who volunteers at the Philadelphia Historical Society, she talks about the Eagle Hotel and Philadelphia’s bustling days in the time of railroads.

Unidentified employees outside Hubbard Garage, which later became the Municipal Building in Philadelphia. Homemade speedster parked in front of garage. Circa 1920. Philadelphia, NY.

Unidentified workers in parts department of Hubbard Garage. Circa 1920. Philadelphia.

Interior of the Hubbard Garage showroom floor, unidentified employees pictured with Fordson tractor and Model T car. Circa 1920. Philadelphia, NY.

Panorama of downtown Heuvelton, featuring the train tracks at the top of State Street. Circa 1910. Heuvelton, NY.

Claude L. Preston, shoe store owner/salesman. Circa 1910. Heuvelton, NY.

Three employees standing outside First National Bank of Heuvelton building. July 8, 1930. Heuvelton, NY.

Exterior of the Snyder House, with employees pictured on front porch. The hotel was bought and turned into a hotel in 1870s by John Snyder. It was famous for its New Years’ dances because its dance floor was on springs. The hotel burned August 2, 1923. Photo circa 1880s. Heuvelton, NY.

Unidentified man in front of Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods store, which was built by George Seaman and later owned by the Lanning Family. Finally demolished by Henry Ferris in the fall of 1912. In the spring of 1913, Henry Ferris built a new store, which became Doug’s Tavern. Circa 1900. Heuvelton, NY.