
Abstract Frank Barbeau (1893-1983) was a local photographer that ran the Barbeau Photo Studio from 1915 to 1978. Throughout his career, he photographed hundreds of thousands of street scenes, businesses, people, and community events. This collection highlights daily life in Oswego, NY from the mid…

Abstract Stereographs were a popular format of photography in the United States from approximately the mid 1850s to the early 1900s, with the highest peak in popularity being in the 1870s and 1880s. These views were captured by taking two photos of a subject approximately…

Abstract Over the years, many photographs have been donated to OCHS to preserve them for the public. These photos have been organized into three distinct content categories: buildings, portraits, and objects. The Buildings Photo Collection highlights the ever changing landscape of Oswego County, with a…