Category Archives: Then or now

A Ramble through Watkins’ Glen, even at noonday, is cool and delightful. Excepting Niagara itself, no place will bear comparison with this wild and picturesue gorge. Our illustration represents the famous Rainbow Falls.

For the Laundry, is the best and most economical in the world. Is perfectly pure, free from Acids and other foreign substances that injure Linen. Is stronger than any other, requiring much less quantity in using. Is uniform, stiffens and … Continue reading →

Erie Train Stations Near the Delaware, 1880 • Excursion tickets were valid for continuous passage either going or returning on the date of issue or anytime within the next 30 days. • Package tickets of 10, 20, or 25 were … Continue reading →

The Erie Canal “Here we stop to view an old familiar sight, two boats passing a canal lock. “Our illustration presents a scene at once charming and romantic. Tourists frequently indulge in short trips on the ‘raging canal.’ “A few … Continue reading →