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- View of the Coffer Dam, at Oswego, N.Y.Coffer Dam, Oswego, N.Y. The picture herewith presented is a representation of an excavation made during the last winter, in the bed of the river forming the harbor at the city of Oswego. The excavation was made by means of a coffer dam, erected so as to embrace an area …Coffer Dam, Oswego, N.Y. The picture herewith presented is a representation of an excavation made during the last winter, in the bed of the river forming the harbor at the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gale on Lake OntarioAuburn Weekly Journal, 12 Nov 1856 Gale on Lake Ontario Oswego, Nov. 5 Severe gale on the lake last night. The schooners G.M. Chapman with cargo of wheat, and West Wind with cargo of salt, went ashore between the piers. Latter total ...Auburn Weekly Journal, 12 Nov 1856 Gale on Lake Ontario Oswego, Nov. 5 Severe gale on the lake last night. The schooners G.M. Chapman with cargo of wheat, and West Wind with cargo of salt, went …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gale on Lake OntarioOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 21 Nov 1856 Gale on Lake Ontario _______ Loss of Vessels. The wind commenced blowing strongly from the north-west about three o'clock yesterday (Friday) morning, and soon increased to a fearful gale, which continued with little abatement during the day.-- The waters of the ...Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 21 Nov 1856 Gale on Lake Ontario _______ Loss of Vessels. The wind commenced blowing strongly from the north-west about three o'clock yesterday (Friday) morning, and soon increased to a fearful gale, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Will Rebuild the Trestle.Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 10 Dec 1900 Will Rebuild the Trestle. _____ D., L. & W. Company to Expend Between Thirty and Fifty Thousand Dollars ____ The Lackawanna Railroad Company, recognizing the importance of Oswego as a coal shipping point, and wishing to be in a position to handle its ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 10 Dec 1900 Will Rebuild the Trestle. _____ D., L. & W. Company to Expend Between Thirty and Fifty Thousand Dollars ____ The Lackawanna Railroad Company, recognizing the importance of Oswego as a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Railroad to Be Requested To Abate Shaker Noise in 1962Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 14 Sep 1961 Railroad to Be Requested To Abate Shaker Noise in 1962 City Attorney John O'C. Conway revealed today that he has recommended to the Common Council that it notify officials of the DL&W; railroad, above the local level, that if the coal shaker is to be operative during the ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 14 Sep 1961 Railroad to Be Requested To Abate Shaker Noise in 1962 City Attorney John O'C. Conway revealed today that he has recommended to the Common Council that it notify officials of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Huge Canadian Coal Boat Docks in HarborDona, Everett W., Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1958 Many Oswegonians and others will visit the waterfront this evening to take a look at the largest coal boat to dock at the Lackawanna terminal in history of the harbor. The 582-foot Stadacona of the ...Dona, Everett W., Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1958 Many Oswegonians and others will visit the waterfront this evening to take a look at the largest coal boat to dock at the Lackawanna terminal in history of the harbor. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Stadacona Skipper Needs Help in Leaving
Port After Aiding Coalfax to Load CoalDona, Everett W., Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1958 Stadacona Skipper Needs Help in Leaving Port After Aiding Coalfax to Load Coal By Everett W. Dona Strong north-northeast wind Tuesday gave the Stadacona a rough time in moving out of the coal terminal and. harbor after Capt. E. Gow, skipper of the ...Dona, Everett W., Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1958 Stadacona Skipper Needs Help in Leaving Port After Aiding Coalfax to Load Coal By Everett W. Dona Strong north-northeast wind Tuesday gave the Stadacona a rough time in moving out …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 583-Foot Coal Boat Calls At Oswego TodayOswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 11 Aug 1961 583-Foot Coal Boat Calls At Oswego Today ____ The Canada Steamship Lines, Ltd. freighter Stadacona, largest coal carrier to load in Oswego, returned to this port this afternoon for the first time in several years. She arrived at press time to load a partial shipment for ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 11 Aug 1961 583-Foot Coal Boat Calls At Oswego Today ____ The Canada Steamship Lines, Ltd. freighter Stadacona, largest coal carrier to load in Oswego, returned to this port this afternoon for the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Marine NewsOswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 12 Aug 1961 Marine News ____ The Franquilin, a Canadian freighter, loaded 3,200 tons of coal Thursday for Montreal at the Erie-Lackawanna coal terminal. The next day the largest coal freighter to put into port, the Stadacona, took on a small load for Toronto. It will load the ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 12 Aug 1961 Marine News ____ The Franquilin, a Canadian freighter, loaded 3,200 tons of coal Thursday for Montreal at the Erie-Lackawanna coal terminal. The next day the largest coal freighter to put …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 25 Sep 1958Plenty of railroad cars filled with coal will move through Oswego to the harbor terminal this weekend, Bill Daily, coal clerk for the DL&W; revealed this noon. Friday it will take about 45 cars to load the Coalfax with 2,700 tons of soft coal for Cardinal. Saturday nearly 200 cars …Plenty of railroad cars filled with coal will move through Oswego to the harbor terminal this weekend, Bill Daily, coal clerk for the DL&W; revealed this noon. Friday it will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Old Landmark of Oswego Harbor Down to GroundOswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 22 Mar 1935 Old Landmark of Oswego Harbor Down to Ground ___ Last Timbers of Lackawanna Trestle Were Dropped Friday Morning ____ For more than 50 years a landmark In Oswego harbor, the Lackawanna coal trestle passed Friday, when workmen of the bridges and buildings ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 22 Mar 1935 Old Landmark of Oswego Harbor Down to Ground ___ Last Timbers of Lackawanna Trestle Were Dropped Friday Morning ____ For more than 50 years a landmark In Oswego harbor, the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Valley Camp Co. Will Use Local Terminal AgainOswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 3 Apr 1935 Valley Camp Co. Will Use Local Terminal Again ____ Plan to Move Bituminous Coal Through New Lackawanna Trestle ____ First steel work for the new Lackawanna coal handling plant in the new harbor was erected Wednesday, and work was being continued Thursday, with ...Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), 3 Apr 1935 Valley Camp Co. Will Use Local Terminal Again ____ Plan to Move Bituminous Coal Through New Lackawanna Trestle ____ First steel work for the new Lackawanna coal handling plant in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 16 Apr 1887I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's office is the central resort for old lake captains when they are in the city. They all know Cap'n John …I dropped into the office of Captain John Van Alstyne the other day to see if I could pick up a story from some "old tar." You see the captain's …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- LaunchEvening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Evening Courier & Republic (Buffalo, NY), 15 Nov 1866, p. 3, column 6 Launch.--A new vessel, the Rockaway, was launched at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon [the 13th] from the yard of Chanler, Alford & Co.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Heavy FireOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every exertion was made by our efficient fire brigade, with the assistance of the hydrants from the adjoining mills, within two …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Navigation in Early DaysDaily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego Humbug Gleaned From Musty Old Records The first steamboat to ply the waters of Lake Ontario was ...Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Life SaversLIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching or Wrecks and Training for Duty. ___ The recent terrible storms on the lakes ...LIFE SAVERS ____ Visit to the Oswego Station ____ Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Disastrous Conflagration!Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered in the second story of the "Union Elevator" east end of the iron bridge, ...Disastrous Conflagration! _____ Destruction of the 'Union Elevator with some 40,000 Bushels of Wheat - Loss of $127,000 ____ At about half past ten o'clock last night, fire was discovered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ancient Fortifications of OswegoAccording to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of Van Buren and Sixth streets, the the ruins of which have, with a few years, been effaced by the march …According to a tradition long current among the people of Oswego, the Fort built upon the high ground on the West side of the River, near the present junction of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Flouring Mills of OswegoFlouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our readers, we have procured the following statistics in relation to the Flouring Mills of Oswego. We have found ...Flouring Mills of Oswego Being desirous to obtain all the information possible upon a subject so important to this city as its milling business, and of imparting it to our …Maritime History of the Great Lakes