Sperry & Rockwell Wheelbarrow Factory, Elbridge Street (looking southeast)
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Canal-Stable.
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NOTE: The Otis farm is visible in the background of this photograph. Today, the former farmland is the school grounds of the Jordan-Elbridge Middle School. Other landmarks visible in this photograph are the canal towpath in the foreground, the aquaduct over the Skaneateles Creek at right, and the historic "Lincoln Cannonball" giant elm tree at left, which was cut down in 1935. The grove of trees at the right behind the zig-zag wooden fence is a fruit orchard.]]>2024-01-22T23:38:34-05:00
Title
Erie Canal looking northeast from near North Main Street
Description
SIGN ON FRONT OF BUILDING:
Canal-Stable.
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NOTE: The Otis farm is visible in the background of this photograph. Today, the former farmland is the school grounds of the Jordan-Elbridge Middle School. Other landmarks visible in this photograph are the canal towpath in the foreground, the aquaduct over the Skaneateles Creek at right, and the historic "Lincoln Cannonball" giant elm tree at left, which was cut down in 1935. The grove of trees at the right behind the zig-zag wooden fence is a fruit orchard.
]]>https://jordanmemories.omeka.net/items/show/226Whipple's Arch-Truss Bridge, designed by Squire Whipple of Utica, NY. The large, dark-colored structure in the background is the Warner Malt House, just south of the Hamilton Street bridge to its right.]]>2024-01-22T23:38:03-05:00
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Construction of North Main Street bridge over Erie Canal, looking west
Description
NOTE: The North Main Street bridge was a Whipple's Arch-Truss Bridge, designed by Squire Whipple of Utica, NY. The large, dark-colored structure in the background is the Warner Malt House, just south of the Hamilton Street bridge to its right.
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Clothing, Furnishing, Goods, Etc.
Western Union Telegraph Office
Bakery
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NOTE: Canal repairs were often done in the winter months when the canal was inactive and the water could be drained. The buildings in the background run along the north side of Clinton Street. The brick building at left and the warehouse at far right are still standing today, although the other two buildings in between are no longer standing. Note the young man looking out the window in the center building, which was the Craner clothier shop. Also note the tension cables on the underside of the North Main Street bridge, visible at the very top of the photograph.]]>2024-01-22T23:42:52-05:00
Title
Repairing the Erie Canal berm wall, looking southwest from under the North Main Street Bridge (1898)
Description
SIGNS ON CENTER BUILDING:
Clothing, Furnishing, Goods, Etc.
Western Union Telegraph Office
Bakery
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NOTE: Canal repairs were often done in the winter months when the canal was inactive and the water could be drained. The buildings in the background run along the north side of Clinton Street. The brick building at left and the warehouse at far right are still standing today, although the other two buildings in between are no longer standing. Note the young man looking out the window in the center building, which was the Craner clothier shop. Also note the tension cables on the underside of the North Main Street bridge, visible at the very top of the photograph.
Erie Canal looking southwest from near Hamilton Street (1907)
Description
NOTE: A long line of canal boats are tied up on the west edge of the village of Jordan, with mule bridges out. The large building at left is part of the Warner Malt House.
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Dear Neighbor—
Need a repair job done on your car — we have the mechanics and equipment to make all motor repairs from cleaning spark plugs to rebuilding motors. Prices are low — service prompt.
We are also headquarters for Blue Sunoco Motor Fuel and recommend it to all customers. It's better for motors — and sells at regular gas price.
Get it here regularly and you'll see why we, who know motors, sell it.
TAYLOR'S SUPER SERVICE
JORDAN, N. Y.]]>2020-01-12T21:06:57-05:00
Title
Taylor's Super Service, four corners looking northeast
Description
INSCRIPTION:
Dear Neighbor—
Need a repair job done on your car — we have the mechanics and equipment to make all motor repairs from cleaning spark plugs to rebuilding motors. Prices are low — service prompt.
We are also headquarters for Blue Sunoco Motor Fuel and recommend it to all customers. It's better for motors — and sells at regular gas price.
Get it here regularly and you'll see why we, who know motors, sell it.
TAYLOR'S SUPER SERVICE
JORDAN, N. Y.
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Capacity 150,000 Bushels
J. D. Braue, Inc.
Jordan, N.Y.
Braue's Mixed Feed
Alfalfa Meal
Corn & Oat
Products]]>2024-01-22T23:26:37-05:00
Title
J. D. Braue's Feed Storage, near railroad tracks at north edge of village
Description
SIGN ON SIDE OF BUILDING:
Capacity 150,000 Bushels
J. D. Braue, Inc.
Jordan, N.Y.
Braue's Mixed Feed
Alfalfa Meal
Corn & Oat
Products