This set of aerial images offers insight into several early versions of the Erie Canal, which were still visible in 1935 but have since been replaced by other infrastructure or otherwise faded into their surroundings.
These photographs document construction of the middle section of the Barge Canal and the first few years of its use, from 1905-1925.
These photographs document construction of the Barge Canal and the first few years of its use, from 1905-1926. Coverage encompasses the entire Western Division of the Barge Canal, from the eastern boundary of Wayne County all the way west to Lake Erie
This collection contains images and documents related to the Battenkill River and surrounding area.
This collection contains photographs, postcards, art work, and images pertaining to the Champlain Canal that runs from the Hudson River at Waterford, NY to Lake Champlain.
This collection contains photographs and drawings from Albany's business and industrial areas.
Images of aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, Curtiss aircraft & Curtiss Engineering Corp., Garden City, L.I.
The Emporium Lumber Company was a logging company located in Conifer, New York in the early 20th century. This collection of photographs relates to their logging and railroad business.
Gar Wood was a successful speedboat racer and business owner. This collection relates to his racing career and his business,GarWood Industries, which specialized in building motorboats.
Items of local historic Interest from the collections of residents and other sources
Historic glass and film negatives, prints, and postcards documenting life along New York State’s canals, including the Erie Canal, Black River Canal, and Champlain Canal from the collection of Albert Gayer.
Historic photographs of Glenwood Landing, NY.
Photographs, Newspaper clipping, and postcards from Hicksville, NY.
These photographs were taken from 1904-1914, during construction of the Panama Canal, in locations throughout and beyond the Canal Zone.
A collection of photographs of horse drawn wagons and carts in Potsdam, New York.
Historic images of the Hudson River Night Boats.
A portfolio of gelatin silver prints taken in Montauk in 1900.
This collection is comprised of the historical records of the Fonda, Johnstown, and Gloversville Railroad.
Historical photographs and postcards of Locust Valley, NY.
Historical photographs and postcards of Locust Valley, NY.
Black and white photographs of the construction of the new Long Beach Bridge.
Items related to the history of the Long Island Motor Parkway.
Historic glass negatives, prints, and postcards depicting the Erie Canal and other waterways in New York and Canada from the collection of Emily and J. Hayward Madden of Livonia, NY
Images of steamers, tugboats and ferries from the collection of Tracey I. Brooks.
Photographs of tug and tow boats that powered the movement of freight along the Hudson River in the 19th and 20th centuries.