Second Look examines the history of the largest, yet most sparsely populated region of New York state to uncover the interesting, surprising and unusual stories of the north country.

If you've ever been through Watertown, N.Y., you're likely to have noticed the name Henry Keep. How did he make such a mark on the north country? We talk about that and how his story reflects his time in history in this second part of a series on Henry Keep.

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If you've ever been through Watertown, N.Y., you're likely to have noticed the name Henry Keep. How did he make such a mark on the north country? We talk about that and how his story reflects his time in history in this first part of a series on Henry Keep.

Links:
www.instagram.com/second_look_history/
www.facebook.com/SecondLookHistory 

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This episode is brought to you by the Jefferson County History Society at the Paddock Mansion.

March 20, 1894: A number of small boys, while playing on Willow street Saturday afternoon, unearthed 6 boxes of Limburger cheese. It is believed that this cheese was stolen from the R.W.&O. railroad company May 20, 1893, when Thomas Riley was arrested for burglarizing a car at the junction. The stolen property was not recovered and Riley was acquitted.

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March 1, 1919:
The community of Watertown is briefly terrorized by a ghost-like figure described as "The Woman in Black." We talk about this mysterious figure, how she was spotted and whatever became of this local myth.

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Article by Olivia Belanger

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What would you do if you were left at the alter? What would you do if you were left waiting for your future spouse to even set a date? And what if you were left waiting for eight years?

For many unwed brides, the solution 125 years ago was to take it to court. We take a second look at the history of lawsuits for breach of promise to marry through the lens of one local would-be bride.

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In this episode, we talk with reporter Marcus Wolf about his upcoming article on what it's like to live on an island in the winter, in particular on Grindstone Island, where the Times reporting team and the local PBS station spend much of their time.

Marcus Wolf talks about how this story developed, what we found while covering it and why you should check out his story in the Sunday, Feb. 24, edition of the Watertown Daily Times.

www.watertowndailytimes.com

We talk about the little known history of African Americans in the north country as we explore the Thomas Memorial African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church in Watertown, NY.

The local church congregation played an important role in the Underground Railroad pre-Civil War and continued to reach out and help lead the community throughout its history through several important figures. Finally, we talk about the church's near end and the man who helped save it.

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Feb. 14, 1944: Lipstick, “the scourge of V-mail,” will be tolerated until Valentine’s day, but after that letters to soldier sweethearts with the scarlet imprints will be sent by cargo mail only. Lipstick smears as it passes through the delicate V-mail photographic equipment, and ruins not only the letter on which it was sent,but also others that follow.

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The Davis Sewing Machine Company was the biggest industry in Watertown, NY, in its time. It started in 1868 and, in less than 10 years, its assets were valued at more than $1 million (more than $17 million in today).

However, few in the area today may be aware of the local history of the Davis Sewing Machine Company and its possible connection to their once favorite bicycle.

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Today's episode is about the fascinating life of America's first supermodel, Audrey Munson, born in Rochester and died in Ogdensburg. She was the model or inspiration for more than a dozen statues in New York City alone and was the first actress to appear fully nude in a (non-pornographic) American film.

How did this famous woman, know as Miss Manhattan, end up forgotten and alone for nearly 60 years, even as the statues inspired by here continue to stand as a testament to her beauty and poise across America today? We'll let you know.

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There's a lot more about Audrey we didn't have time to mention in our podcast. If you want to learn more about Audrey Munson, here are some places to start:
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/miss-manhattan/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Munson
https://www.amazon.com/Curse-Beauty-Scandalous-Americas-Supermodel-ebook/dp/B014A0IYEY

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