Black and white photograph of an airplane in flight, close to the ground. Taken by Robert Merrill in Medina, New York. Scattered crowds can be seen observing from a distance.

Black and white portrait photograph of J.F. Back.

Black and white photograph of Ida Merrill and Lena Billington Merrill on Luna Island, New York. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of baby Robert Hubbard in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of the dredge Empire 5522, taken by Robert Merrill looking west. Lettering is printed along the arm of the dredge reading, "Built by the Marion Osgood Company Marion, Ohio." Water damage is visible on the image, which was…

Black and white photograph of the 10-A Team at a picnic in Manitou Beach.

Black and white photograph of the Residency 9 Ball Team.

Black and white photographs of boxers Sisson and P. Two men in the center of the image are wearing suits and boxing gloves. Several other men in suits and hats observe in the background.

Black and white photograph of a large building situated on a shoreline. Taken by Robert Merrill in St. Lawrence Park, New York, looking northwest across the water. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a utopia sign on a rocky cliff face near Alexandria Bay, New York. Taken by Robert Merrill, looking across the water. A house is visible perched on top of the rocks. Water damage is visible on the image, which was…

Black and white photograph of a boat house near Alexandria Bay, New York. Taken by Robert Merrill, looking across the water. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of Pullman Island in Alexandria Bay, New York.

Black and white photograph of the steamship Rochester in motion on Alexandria Bay, New York. Taken by Robert Merrill from hotel room.

Black and white photograph of Bolt's boat house on Alexandria Bay, New York. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a large cottage opposite Pullman Island, Alexandria Bay, New York. A bridge is visible next to the cottage. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of castle east of Alexandria Bay, New York. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of the Brockville, Ontario cityscape. Taken by Robert Merrill from boat. A sign on the roof of one building reads Where Chester Suspenders Are Made.

Black and white photograph of anticline rocks near Ontario, Canada. Taken by Robert Merrill, looking north across water. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of Prescott, Ontario shoreline from the steamship Kingston. Lettering on the roof of one building reads James Buckly Coal. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of the beginning of Long Sault Rapids in Ontario. Taken by Robert Merrill, likely from a steamship. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a railroad bridge west of Cornorthwestall, Ontario. Taken by Robert Merrill, likely from a steamship.

Black and white photograph of the G.T. Bridge at Soulanges Canal, Québec.

Black and white photograph of the Montreal, Québec cityscape. Taken by Robert Merrill from the top of the Notre-Dame Basilica.

Black and white photograph showing view of Montreal, Québec from Observatory Point.