Ogdensburg

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By: David E. Martin

Ogdensburg recounts the history of the only American city along the St. Lawrence River and the only city in St. Lawrence County. It depicts a bustling and prosperous community that in the first half of the twentieth century was a major port of entry by ship and rail, with an impact that extended westward far beyond the Great Lakes region. It highlights the immigrants who entered the country here and helped build the nation.

David E. Martin lives in Ogdensburg and is associated with the St. Lawrence County Historical Association and the Silas Wright House. A longtime collector and printer of photographs from glass-plate negatives, he devotes most of his time to the history of the area. Working with local organizations, he has infused Ogdensburg with more than two hundred images, many of which have never been published previously.

The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all.