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Heart's Delight

Heart's Delight Here in 1903 William H. Miner developed a 15,000 acre farm employing over 800 workers and utilizing the latest advances in science and technology. Photo/submitted by Alan R Reno

Heart's Delight Here in 1903 William H. Miner developed a 15,000 acre farm employing over 800 workers and utilizing the latest advances in science and technology. Photo/submitted by Alan R Reno

  • farm
  • miner
  • alan r reno
  • chazy ny

LaSalle Dam

"McGregor Powerhouse and LaSalle Dam Est 1923 by William H. Miller" Located on Great Chazy River just upstream from Altona, NY Photo and description by Alan R. Reno

"McGregor Powerhouse and LaSalle Dam Est 1923 by William H. Miller" Located on Great Chazy River just upstream from Altona, NY Photo and description by Alan R. Reno

  • hydropower
  • new york
  • great chazy river
  • lasalle dam
  • powerhouse

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

  • korea
  • vermont
  • rouses point
  • bridge
  • memorial alan r reno

Missile Site

NY-VT INTERSTATE COMMISSION MISSILE SITE FIRST INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SITE EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. BUILT 1960-1962 BY THE U.S. AIR FORCE. 1963

NY-VT INTERSTATE COMMISSION MISSILE SITE FIRST INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SITE EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. BUILT 1960-1962 BY THE U.S. AIR FORCE. 1963

  • missile site
  • us air force
  • vermont

Baker Burying Ground

Baker Burying Ground Here Lie Six Revolutionary Soldiers and Many Pioneers of Clinton County State Education Department 1936 Located between Plattsburgh and West Plattsburgh, NY. Submitted by Alan R. Reno

Baker Burying Ground Here Lie Six Revolutionary Soldiers and Many Pioneers of Clinton County State Education Department 1936 Located between Plattsburgh and West Plattsburgh, NY. Submitted by Alan R. Reno

  • reno
  • plattsburgh
  • graves
  • american revolution
  • soldiers
  • pioneers

Samuel Champlain

THIS MONUMENT WAS DEDICATED ON JULY 6, 1912TO THE MEMORY OF  SAMUEL CHAMPLAIN FIRST EUROPEAN TO BEHOLD OUR GREAT FORESTS AND LOFTY MOUNTAINS, AND FIRST TO TRAVERSE THIS INLAND WATERWAY, WHICH...

THIS MONUMENT WAS DEDICATED ON JULY 6, 1912TO THE MEMORY OF  SAMUEL CHAMPLAIN FIRST EUROPEAN TO BEHOLD OUR GREAT FORESTS AND LOFTY MOUNTAINS, AND FIRST TO TRAVERSE THIS INLAND WATERWAY,...

  • new york
  • champlain
  • new france
  • plattsburgh

Woods Mills

Woods Mills Named after mills built by Beziel Wood in the early 1800's. The foundation of one of these mills can be seen at this site at low water Town of Schulyer Falls 1990 Submitted by Alan R Reno

Woods Mills Named after mills built by Beziel Wood in the early 1800's. The foundation of one of these mills can be seen at this site at low water Town of Schulyer Falls 1990 Submitted by Alan R Reno

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  • beziel wood
  • mills
  • schulyer falls

Catalan Forge Furnace- 1881

Catalan Forge Furnace - 1881 Standish (Williamstown) Made Brick-Like Blooms From One of Saranac River Mines 1886 - Replaced By Blast Furnace & Ore From Lyon Mt. (Standish, New York, Photo Alan R Reno)

Catalan Forge Furnace - 1881 Standish (Williamstown) Made Brick-Like Blooms From One of Saranac River Mines 1886 - Replaced By Blast Furnace & Ore From Lyon Mt. (Standish, New York, Photo Alan R Reno)

  • alan reno
  • furnace
  • lyon mtn
  • saranac
  • mines
  • forge
  • standish

The Black Snake Affair

THE BLACK SNAKE AFFAIR In 1808. the Federal goverament. reacting to unfair British policies, passed an Embargo Act. forbidding trade with Great Britain. The Champlain Valley relied on trade with...

THE BLACK SNAKE AFFAIR In 1808. the Federal goverament. reacting to unfair British policies, passed an Embargo Act. forbidding trade with Great Britain. The Champlain Valley relied on trade...

    Burial Site

    Burial Site In 1813 A number of soldiers were buried near here who died of wounds and disease suffered during General Hampton's campaign Chateaugay Historical Society                Submitted by...

    Burial Site In 1813 A number of soldiers were buried near here who died of wounds and disease suffered during General Hampton's campaign Chateaugay Historical Society                Submitted by Alan Reno

    • reno
    • war of 1812
    • war graves
    • upstate new york
    • new york
    • chateaugay

    CAPTAIN JOHN LONERGAN

    CAPTAIN JOHN LONERGAN 1837-1902 Hero of Gettysburg

    CAPTAIN JOHN LONERGAN 1837-1902 Hero of Gettysburg

      Amador County Fair Foundation

        1796 Nathan Beman Homestead

        1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

        1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

        • beman
        • 1796 alan r reno
        • chateaugay ny.
        • settlers
        • log cabin