North Country At Work

Unidentified workers in front of McOmber Hotel. Circa 1900. Dexter, NY.

The Dexter 1932/33 New Years Eve Opera House fire later spread to the Underwood Hotel on January 1, 1933. Dexter, NY. Related article about volunteer firefighting here; the audio clip is from that story and features John Stano and Corky Marlowe.

Hackman Eugene G. Clark and baggage man Weston Gould with a load of trunks to be delivered to the New York Central Depot. Donated by Wallace B. Sloat, published in the Watertown Daily Times. Circa 1882. Dexter, NY.

The Marble City Hotel during winter, circa 1890-1900. The building now is home to Nina’s Bar, owned from the mid-1980s into the 21st century by Herman (Hermie) Towne, Jr. Gouverneur, NY.

Kahuahgo Inn, which later became the Underwood House, which burned down. Years later it became the Fire Station location. This photo taken in the 1920s. Dexter, NY.

Pictured is the Eagle Hotel, interior and exterior, 1950s. Philadelphia, NY. From Bodman Memorial Library Calenders, which used photos from the Philadelphia Historical Society’s archives.

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.

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.

James Mayne and John Griffiths spear fishing on the old Heuvelton dam. Circa 1915. Heuvelton, NY.

Snyder Hotel with staff. Circa 1870s. Heuvelton, NY.