Friends of History in Fulton

Fulton and the Oswego River (Images of America) Friends of History in Fulton

The city of Fulton lies twelve miles south of Lake Ontario on the Oswego River. Early history reveals the importance of the river to the Native Americans and the European settlers. The early settlementís strategic location at the site of the waterfalls, with dangerous rapids below, contributed to the success of various industries that harnessed the watersí power. Fulton grew, flourished, and became a city having the distinct honor of being virtually unaffected by the Great Depression. ÝÝFulton and the Oswego River contain a striking collection of hundreds of rare local photographs, together with the stories of the town, the river, and the people who have lived here. The early settlers, including blacksmith Daniel Masters and the Van Buren family come to life in these pages, as the reader imagines their early struggles. The building of the Erie and Barge Canals had a influence on the economy, as did the businesses that developed along the river: the flour mills, paper mills, and woolen mills, such as the American Woolen Mill, which made military uniforms on Oswegoís banks through World War II. ÝÝ