Thousand Islands fisherman
The catch seems to be mostly muskies (muskellunge). Unknown fisherman, circa 1960s. Thousand Islands region in NYS. Related article, here.
Type of Work: Sport, Recreation, and Tourism
Exterior of Eagle Hotel in Philadelphia
The Eagle Hotel, around 1890-1900. The Hotel was destroyed by fire January 31, 1983. Philadelphia, NY.
Barrows Hotel in Sackets Harbor
Customers coming in and out of Barrows Hotel. C.Lane and son boot and shoe store in background. 1867. Photo taken by G.H. Baehme of Watertown, for Schuyler Studio. Sackets Harbor, NY.
Railhead at dock in Clayton
The railroad brought tourists and visitors directly to the dock. From here, people and goods were ferried to individual islands and resorts. Steamship America at dock. Clayton, NY. Unknown date but probably before 1900.
Overhead view of dock in Alexandria Bay
From the dock, people and goods would be ferried to individual islands and island resorts. 1914. Alexandria Bay, NY. Thanks to Tim Leyda for more information about this photo, and correcting the location (which was incorrectly identified as Clayton).
Salesmen in front of Proctor House in Antwerp
Traveling salesmen with their wagons, photographed in front of Proctor House. Written on the wagon at right, Boston Traveling Store. Note that all of the wagon wheels and the water pump in foreground are made of wood. Note: traveling salesmen were also known as “drummers.” 1872. Antwerp, NY.
Carleton Villa and Farm on Carleton Island in the St. Lawrence River
Overhead shot of the Carelton Villa and Farm. 1914. Photographer: Alice Peebles Dungey. Donated by Gordon S. Dungey, Alice’s son.
Carleton Villa farm on Carleton Island in the St. Lawrence River
Carleton Villa, also known as Wyckoff Villa, on Carleton Island in the Thousand Islands. This photo was taken by Alice Peebles Dungey. Her uncle, Clair Smith pictured here with a young calf, was a graduate of Cornell and was the manager of the Carleton Villa farm. Photo donated by Gordon S. Dungey, Alice’s son. 1914.
Phat Boy’s Bureau in Alexandria Bay
The Phat Boy’s Bureau sold fishing supplies and took reservations for area hotels using their American Express Company telegraph connection. On the sign: Fish and Tackle, Camp and Island Supplies, Fishing and Tackle Supplies. Circa 1890s. Alexandria Bay, NY.
Hotel worker about to milk a cow in Saranac Lake
Unidentified hotel workers, one with pail getting ready to milk the cow. Early 1900s. Photo donated by Ralph Kelly. Saranac Lake, NY.