| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — “Uncle Sam” |
| | U. S. In loving memory of “Uncle Sam” the name originating with Samuel Wilson 1766 --- 1854 during the War of 1812 and since adopted by the United States. — Map (db m38072) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — A Panoramic View of American History |
| | We want our many visitors to realize that they are looking at one of the single most important broad overviews of American history anywhere in the country! What you see before you is the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers and "...most beautiful view of the Hudson River Valley anywhere," as well as a continuum of American history from the Mahican Indians to the American Revolution to Rip Van Winkle to the Erie Canal to the San Francisco Giants. Spend some time here absorbing the . . . — Map (db m32346) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Charles Nalle Fugitive Slave |
| |
Here was begun
April 27, 1860
The Rescue
of
Charles Nalle
an
escaped slave who had been
arrested under the
Fugitive Slave Act
— Map (db m42014) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Church of the Holy Cross |
| |
The Church of the
Holy Cross 1844
Its Rectory 1857
The Mary Warren Free
Institute School 1862
Are Listed Upon
The National Register of
Historic Places in Recognition
of their Architectural and
Historical Significance
1973
— Map (db m45241) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Emma Willard |
| | 2/23/1787 – 4/15/1870
Educator, author, & founder
in 1814 of first school for
girls with a curriculum
like that available to boys.
George E. Pataki, Governor — Map (db m7193) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Gasholder House |
| |
Within this 19th century
structure was a telescoping
iron tank that stored
manufactured coal gas until
needed to illuminate streets
and buildings in Troy
— Map (db m31952) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — George Henry Thomas — Major General, U.S.A. — July 31, 1816 – March 28, 1870 |
| | * * “The Rock of Chickamauga” A native Virginian who chose to remain in the Union Army. At the outbreak of the Civil War, General Thomas played a crucial role in the war’s outcome with his successes in the war’s Western Theater. With Thomas’ crushing defeat of Hood’s Army of Tennessee at the Battle of Nashville, TN. in December, 1864, Grant was able to press the siege at Petersburg that lead to the surrender of Lee’s army at Appomattox, VA. four months later. Thomas acquired . . . — Map (db m37448) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Herman Melville |
| |
Author of "Moby Dick"
Family Home 1838-1847
Did his earliest writing and
completed first two books
here; "Typee" and "Omoo" — Map (db m32336) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — History of 1819 Fifth Avenue |
| | Lot 418 (Yesterday)
1797 The premises on the western side of Fifth Street in the City of Troy initially known as Lot 418 was originally owned by Jacob D. Vanderheydan. Between the years of 1797 and 1862 the property was occupied by many different individuals. Some of the more colorful people were John Quigley, John McCann, Charles B. Prescott, Ebenezar Prescott, Blandina Dudley, Ebenezar Wiswald, and Daniel Wight.
Lot1819 Fifth Avenue (Today)
1862 On the afternoon of May 10, 1862 Lot 418 . . . — Map (db m39346) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Kate Mullany House |
| | Kate Mullany House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This house possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Kate Mullany, an Irish Immigrant, laundry worker, and a nationally recognized labor leader, organized and led one of the earliest labor unions for women, the Female Collar Laundry Union, in Troy during the 1860's. — Map (db m40827) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Major General John Ellis Wool |
| | This stone is erected to Major General John Ellis Wool. The gallant soldier, the able commander, and the patriotic citizen. Distinguished in many battles; and to Sarah Moulton, his excellent and worthy consort. ---------- Queenstown, October 13, 1813. Plattsburgh, September 11, 1814. Buena Vista, February 22 and 23, 1847. Norfolk, May 10, 1832. John Ellis Wool. Born February 29, 1784. Died November 10, 1863. ---------- Sarah Moulton. his wife Born July 4, 1787. Died May 7, 1873. . . . — Map (db m38075) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Major General Joseph Bradford Carr — 1828 – 1895 |
| | [Left of Monument: ] United States Volunteer Service. Mustered in United States Service May 14, 1861. Commissions. Colonel Second New York Volunteers, May 10, 1861. Brigadier General United States Volunteers, Sept. 7, 1862. Major General United States Volunteers, August 24, 1865. Mustered out August 29, 1865. New York State Service. Commissions. Second Lieutenant Twenty-fourth Regiment, August 4, 1851. First Lieutenant Twenty-fourth Regiment, June 3, 1854. Captain . . . — Map (db m38063) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — San Francisco Giants |
| |
Troy, N.Y.
Birthplace of the
San Francisco
Giants
When Troy resigned from the National League in 1882, most of its players went to the N.Y. Gothams, renamed The Giants in 1883 (because of the "very tall Troy players") and eventually moved to San Francisco in 1958. — Map (db m7425) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — The Great Fire of 1862 |
| | On May 10, 1862, much of downtown Troy [N.Y.] was destroyed by the worst fire the city has ever known. Sparks from a steam engine set fire to the wooden bridge to Green Island, and a strong wind spread the flames across the city. By night fall, over 500 houses, stores and businesses on seventy-five acres were no more than smoking ruins. The Great Fire occurred at the height of the Civil War, when Troy's economy was booming with war-related industries. Rebuilding began almost immediately, and . . . — Map (db m57941) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Troy, N.Y. Hall of Famers |
| | The five Hall of Famers pictured above played for Troy, N.Y. (NL) between 1879 and 1882. When Troy resigned from the National League after the 1882 season, these players continued their stellar pro careers with other teams including the future N.Y. Giants. — Map (db m7444) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — T'was The Night Before Christmas |
| |
"T'was the night before Christmas when all thro' the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The Stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danc'd in their heads"
Written in 1822 by
Dr. Clement C. Moore
for his children
and first published
on this site
by
The Troy Sentinel
Newspaper
23 December 1823
225 River . . . — Map (db m14534) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Uncle Sam |
| | Nickname of Samuel Wilson
of Troy which was given near
here to United States from
markings of U.S. on military
supplies in War of 1812 — Map (db m8601) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Uncle Sam Monument |
| | [Front]
*Uncle Sam* Wilson 1766 1854 of Troy - New York Born in Arlington - Mass
[Right]
Sam Wilson- One of the Prime Movers For Incorporation of * Troy as Village - 1794 City - 1816 *
[Left]
U.S. of America Uncle Sam * Originated During War of 1812*
[Back]
Troy's Citizen America's Uncle The Big Thing is Not What Happens to Us in Life - But What We Do About What Happens to Us. -Sam Wilson — Map (db m58887) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — W & L E Gurley Building |
| | W & L E Gurley Building
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America — Map (db m40831) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Warren Family Mortuary Chapel: 1861 |
| |
Henry Dudley, Architect
Belltower Addition: 1883
Recorded in 1967 by
Historical American Building Survey
"An Historic Structure Having
Exceptional Historical and
Architectural Interest" — Map (db m29820) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Washington Park |
| |
Washington Park
Established in 1840 this park is one of only two privately owned urban ornamental parks in New
York State
Washington Park Association
— Map (db m45179) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — West Hall |
| |
West Hall
Constructed 1868-1871
Marcus F. Cummings, Architect
Troy Hospital 1871 - 1922
Catholic Central High School
1923-1952
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1953 -
Exterior Restoration
2004-2008
Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President
Samuel F. Heffner, Jr. '56, Chairman, Board of Trustees
John G. Waite Associates, Architects
Sweet Constructors, Construction Managers
— Map (db m58155) HM |
| New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Wilson Farmhouse |
| |
Samuel "Uncle Sam" & Ebenezer
Wilson built their home here on
Mount Ida, overlooking Troy. The
surrounding orchard and nearby
hillside were ideal for grazing
animals, assuring a steady supply
of livestock for their growing meat
packing business, established in 1793. — Map (db m36915) HM |
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