Black and white photograph of a group of seven people, three men and four women, sitting on the steps of a porch in Macatawa, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of a group of seven people, three men and two women, in the woods, Macatawa, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of Robert Merrill's sister Ida in an automobile, Holland, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of excavation near Maybees Waste Weir, Erie Canal.

Black and white photograph with closer view of Webb's grader near the Erie Canal.

Black and white photograph of construction of the north end of Culvert 109, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of construction of the south abutment for Watson's Bridge, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of William's Bridge under construction, New York State Canal System. Taken by Robert Merrill from the south.

Black and white photograph of Reynold's house exterior, A person can be seen sitting on the porch.

Black and white photograph of the south abutment for Shelby Bridge under construction, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of a man, possibly Golden, in a canal boat in Middleport, New York. The name on the side of the boat reads Shenandoah.

Black and white photograph of berme 5300 in the New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of a man traveling by boat by Maybees Waste Weir, Erie Canal. The name on the side of the boat reads Shenandoah.

Black and white photograph of Main Street, Medina, New York.

Black and white photograph of Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, New York. Large crowds are gathered, and several attractions are visible in the background.

Black and white photograph of piers at Ontario Beach, Rochester, New York. Two steamers are visible in the background, and one individual is walking through the water in the foreground.

Black and white photograph of shoreline at Windsor Park, Rochester, New York. A large building is seen in the right side of the frame, and people can be seen walking along the shore.

Black and white photograph of Rowley's automobile, Medina, New York. Five women and girls dressed for the parade sit in the car, which is decorated with flower garlands and stuffed bears.

Black and white photograph of six children seated on the steps of a porch. All are dressed in more formal clothing for the Flower Carnival Parade in Medina, New York.

Black and white photograph of Flower Carnival Parade. Several horse-drawn carriages are decorated and carrying people dressed in festival attire.

Black and white photograph of the construction of Vernon Street Bridge, Milleport.

Black and white photograph of five men standing in front of a rail or trolley car in Medina, New York.

Black and white photograph of three women playing tennis on a court.

Black and white photograph of Olcott Beach west, Burt, New York.