Wilseyville Erie County New York Union Railroad Station Depot Real Photo Postcard
Wilseyville, a hamlet within the town of Merrill in Clinton County, New York, was a key stop along the Chateaugay Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railway, serving the northern Adirondack region. This "Union Station," likely dating to the early 20th century, was a vital nexus for a remote community primarily supported by logging and agriculture, connecting local residents and goods to larger markets.
In an era before widespread automobile use, railroad stations like Wilseyville's were indispensable for both passenger travel and freight services. They facilitated the shipment of timber, farm produce, and other resources out of the region, while also bringing in essential supplies and mail, thus profoundly influencing the economic and social fabric of small, isolated settlements across the Adirondacks.
In an era before widespread automobile use, railroad stations like Wilseyville's were indispensable for both passenger travel and freight services. They facilitated the shipment of timber, farm produce, and other resources out of the region, while also bringing in essential supplies and mail, thus profoundly influencing the economic and social fabric of small, isolated settlements across the Adirondacks.
