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The old post office building was completed in 1869, built of Berea sandstone from Ohio, with the lower floor occupied by the Post Office, Customs
Department, Pension Office and the Revenue Department; and the second story by U.S. courtrooms. The roof, covered with Vermont slate, is supported by iron rafters and formerly supported a dome, 30 feet in diameter
with a spiral staircase leading to its observatory, 50 feet above.
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The early attorneys who resided and practiced in Ogdensburg were Mathew Perkins, John Fine, Preston King,
William C. Brown, Ransom H. Gilbert, Bishop Perkins, and James C. Spencer.
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Dr. Joseph W. Smith was the first physician who settled in St. Lawrence County. In 1803, he removed to Lisbon where he practiced until 1807 when he
removed to Ogdensburg, where he practiced until his death July 4, 1835. He was the first president of the county medical society.
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The Ogdensburg Band was originally organized in 1860. It was reorganized in 1874 with 16 pieces. The LaFayette band was organized in 1874 under the
direction of Rev. Father LaRose of Notre Dame and had 17 pieces.
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About 1821 an fore enginehouse was built at the corner of State and Greene streets costing $50. The engine, a small hand machine, cost $500. On
July 17, 1821, a fire company was organized of 24 members. New hose was purchased in 1834 and an engine house constructed in 1847 at the "rear of the academy" for $200, 40 by 22 feet with 12-food posts. A
new engine was cpurhased in 1849 with 250 feet of hose, costing $1,000. In 1852, a fire company was formed in the third ward and an additional engine purchased with a bell, hose-cart and 409 feet of hose at a cost
of $1,230. The engine was numbered "Two" and named "Oswegatchie."
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People: 4
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1912 OFA graduates
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Interesting collection of family photos from Roy Perry of Ogdensburg, most taken by his grandfather, Agustus Ashley. Top, from left, unidentified workers likely with Central NY Power; hot dog stand at July 4th picnic
at Eel Weir Park with Charles (Chuckie) Ashley at left and Elsie LaRue; inside Jock's Restaurant from left, Leonard Waske, Roy's father Louis Perry and Roland (Jock) Bud; Assistant Fire Chief Agustus Ashley, Jr.,
left with Fire Chief Francis Cadieux; and 3 men who worked for Central NY Power including Roy's grandfather Roy Nichols at right. Bottom, from left, group of hunters including, from left, Agustus Ashley,
unidentified, Cecil Ashley and Ralph Dishaw; vehicle used by McLellan Funeral Service on Lake St. with Roy's great-grandfather Edward (Primeau) Premo; and children of Agustus Ashley in car crossing Eel Weir bridge.
Augustus Ashley was always well dressed and owned several camps adajacent to Eel Weir Park.(courtesy Roy Perry)
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Bearded Wonders
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Nate's Auto employees with beards grown to note the city's centenniel in 1969. From left, Dick Spooner, Tom White, Nate Abelove, Larry Sarkin, Ed Lancto and Tom Lockwood. (courtesy Karen Lancto)
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Women's City Club dinner June 10, 1936. Seated, from left, Mrs. Julius Frank, honorary president; Mrs. Ralph E. Wiber, first vice president; Mrs. W. C. Brant, Boonville, NY, president, NY Federation of Women's Clubs;
and Mrs. Thomas D. Brown, past president of NNYF. Standing, from left, Mrs. Frederick J. Quinlan, Mrs. Don I. Chaney, Mrs. Leo Frank; past president; Mrs. John J. Tyrell, new president; and Mrs. Warren L. Potter,
retiring treasurer. (courtesy County Historical Assoc.)
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At City Freight House?
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Interesting group at what would appear from the design element to be freight house. (Historical Assoc.)
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Number Six School Kids
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From the 1930s are these images of students at No. 6 school, a wood structure still standing on Congress St. At right, is Catherine (Cayen) Martin of Ogdensburg. (courtesy David Martin)
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Members of the Ryan family - upper right may be Mary Ann Buckley Ryan who owned a candy store from bout 199-1920s. Other surnames in family are McNally, Buckley, Hickey, Shay, Donnelly and McDonough (courtesy Jack Cholette)
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(Unk=Unkknown) Boys on steps left: Paul Boyer, top; Alfred Ryan, center; Vincent Boyer, bottom; steps right: Francis Godin, top; Pete Pilon, center; Charles Parker, bottom. (All from Left): first row: Unk, Unk, Unk,
Helen Fleming, Gabrielle Vallee, Unk, Unk, Unk; 2nd. row: Pauline Ryan, Unk, Rhoda McDonald, Unk, Pauline LeBeau, Unk, Rejean Charlebois, Unk, Rolande Martin; 3rd row: William Shreader, Charles Ladoucer, Bernard
Mainville, Alfred Gilbert, Alan Dagenais, Harold Nugent, Paul Wilhelmy; 4th row: Ray Daly, Harold Madeleine, Emile LaLonde, Morin; top row: Leo Doe, Victor LaFlair, Thibert or Seibert, Whitney Putnam. (courtesy Raymond Daly)
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