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Industrial Possibilities of Dansville
Promotional brochure created by the Industrial Department of the Dansville and Mount Morris Railroad, a short line operation whose existence depended upon manufacturers locating near its facilities. The 32-page document contains information upon…
Composite image of Wellsville map and Sinclair Fire photo
Image incorporates 1940 map of the village of Wellsville and a photograph from the devastating 1938 fire at the site of the Sinclair Refining Company in Wellsville
Wellsville Fire Photos
These images document the devastating 1938 fire which broke out on the site of the Sinclair Refining Company in Wellsville, NY. The fire ultimately took over 200 volunteers from more than 20 different departments to quell, resulting in 3 deaths and…
Sinclair Gas Sign, Wellsville, NY
A rusted sign advertising Sinclair Gasoline found just outside of Wellsville, NY--likely dates back to the 1950s. Sinclair Oil's refinery in the town was a major employer but also was beset by huge fires in 1938 and 1958, the latter of which shut…
Composite Image of Sinclair Refining Company, Before and After Dereliction
Photograph of Wellsville, NY refinery combines an image of its Building 44 taken in 1955, an image of the 1938 fire, and an image of Building 44 today.
Livingston County protected lands then and now
Side by side aerial images of Livingston County from the 1950s and present day showing changes in land cover.
Interior of Retsof Mine
Undated photo depicts horse-drawn carts used in early Livingston County salt mining operations
Contemporary photo of American Rock Salt mining operation, Mount Morris, NY
After the 1994 collapse of a salt mine in Retsof, NY, the company reorganized, purchased mineral rights, and today produces between 10,000-18,000 tons of road salt daily
Frederick Douglass Rochester statue
The Frederick Douglass statue in Rochester, NY was originally displayed in a high-traffic area in front of a railroad station. The statue was later transported to Highland Park.