Excursion boat Kittie West, ca. 1910
Excursion boat Kittie West, c. 1910. From left to right are: Mr. Foote, Mr. Quackenbush, and Frank Sargent. The Kittie West was an excursion boat from Schenectady that brought passengers to Rexford, Vischer Ferry, and Clutes Dry Dock along the old Erie Canal.

Excerpts taken from the book "Images of America CLIFTON PARK' by John L. Scherer.  This book, as well as John Scherer's new book coming out in April, are available the Town of Clifton Park's Office of Parks, Recreation, and Community Affairs.