The Owasco Outlet, looking east, c. 1900. This stretch of the outlet near Market Street clearly demonstrates the industrial character of development to Auburn's downtown.

An Osborne reaper, 1880s. This early model of a reaper, possibly one of Cyrenus Wheeler's inventions, was hard at work in the fields in Cayuga County and around the world.

Pianos ready for shipment from Wegman Piano Factory, c. 1910. These eleven bobsleds in line on Logan Street near the factory are each carrying three crated Wegman pianos. The company was active in Auburn until it went bankrupt in 1915. The Wegman building, which can be seen in the background, is used today by a variety of manufacturers.

The interior of the McIntosh & Seymour Corporation, c. 1910. Organized in 1886 by John E. McIntosh and James A. Seymour, the company made high speed stationary steam and oil engines for powering factories and ships.

The Washington Street industrial area, c. 1900. This southwestern section of Auburn was one of the areas that had a high concentration of manufacturing establishments. The Lehigh Valley freight house is visible in the distance. The Owasco Outlet, which brought these businesses to these sites, is visible in the foreground.

Photos courtesy of Cayuga Museum   and   Historians Office

Historic Cayuga