While it describes ice harvesting in northern, not central NY, there is a
chapter in Laura Ingalls Wilder's, "Farmer Boy" that describes it in detail
circa 1870. And a forth grader should love reading it!
Wayne Miller

carol kammen writes:

> Dear All:
>
>
>         I have been asked about information having to do with the
> harvesting of ice in central New York.
>
>         Does anyone have anything to suggest that would be useful?
>
>         This is for a 4th grade teacher.
>
>         I really don't know where to turn aside from some pictures.
>
>         With thanks,
>
>         carol kammen