St Lawrence County - Images of America Author:Christopher Angus, Susan H. Wood Since the days of the pioneers, St. Lawrence Countyís diverse waterways, fertile soils, and dense forests have drawn a rich cultural mix of peoples. These early settlers built the colorful barns, mills, and lighthouses of a working community. Over time, the area was transformed by one of the worldís busiest shipping lanes, the St. Lawr... more »ence Seaway; by the great educational institutions of the valley; and by modern industries like Corning, the high-tech creator of windows for the space shuttle. ÝÝSt. Lawrence County is bracketed by two great vacation meccas, the Thousand Islands and the Adirondack Park. Artist Frederick Remingtonís island retreat at Ingleneuk and Henry Rushtonís Canton boat works are no longer with us, but the port of Ogdensburg still boasts elegant nineteenth-century homes. Rushtonís crafts can still be found at exhibitions at Paul Smithís College or gracing Lake Flower in the village of Saranac Lake. Daily life in hamlets such as Star Lake, North Creek, and Blue Mountain Lake can still evoke a simpler time. ÝÝ« less