Watervliet in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Watervliet Arsenal
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, November 7, 2011
1. Watervliet Arsenal Marker
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Manufacturing Arsenal in U.S.
Founded in 1813.
Erected by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 42° 43.231′ N, 73° 42.116′ W. Marker is in Watervliet, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on what had been Broadway, now Empire State Trail (New York State Route 32), on the right when traveling south. Just to the north of the former entrance gate on the arsenal's Dalleba Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watervliet NY 12189, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. City of Watervliet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Parrott Rifle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Patrick's Church Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Dutch Reformed Church Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Meneely Bell Foundry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Meneely Foundry (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Those Who Served (approx. half a mile away); Peter J. Dalessandro (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watervliet.
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Regarding Watervliet Arsenal. Watervliet Arsenal: 1817, Albany County, Watervliet. Located on approximately 140 acres of land in and around the city of Watervliet, New York. Watervliet is located approximately 3.5 miles north of the city of Albany, NY and adjacent to the Hudson River. The land was acquired and arsenal construction started in 1813; designated as Watervliet Arsenal in 1817. The WVA consists of two primary areas: (1) the "Main Process Area" where manufacturing and administrative operations occur, and (2) The "Siberia Area", chiefly utilized for storage. Watervliet Arsenal is an active U.S. Army facility. It is the Nation's cannon factory, and currently manufactures tubes and tube assemblies for cannons, cannon components, mortars, and recoilless rifles, and the main gun tube for the M1 Abrams tank.
Also see . . . U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal. Facebook page (Submitted on November 8, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 5, 2023
2. Watervliet Arsenal Marker Restored
This marker had been missing, but has been restored. It had been in place a short distance to the north of this location. This view is to the south along New York State Route 32, a.k.a. the "Empire State Trail", formerly known as Broadway, just to the north of the former entry gate on Dalleba Street. The brick building on the right is home to the arsenal's Benét Laboratories.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, November 7, 2011
3. Watervliet Arsenal Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous
4. Watervliet Arsenal Marker is Missing
Historic American Building Survey
5. Watervliet Arsenal Map - 1985
Over 35 buildings in the Watervliet Arsenal complex have been documented in the Historic American Building Survey. The series of documents also includes this directory of buildings.
Historic American Building Survey, 1918
6. Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal as seen from an airplane. This 1918 view is to the east, with the Hudson River cutting across the image in the background.
New York Public Library, April 2, 1918
7. Watervliet Arsenal
Scene at the Government Arsenal at Watervliet, N.Y. Manufacturing big guns, a close up of a big gun showing breech rings, recoil bands, brackets, etc. Image ID: 115751
Historic American Building Survey
8. Watervliet Arsenal Cast Iron Building
The Watervliet Arsenal Museum is housed in this building, which is a National Historic Landmark. It is made entirely of pre-fabricated cast iron plates, cast and wrought iron trusses, and sheet steel roofing. The building was chosen to be the museum site in 1971. It was erected in 1859 under the orders of Major Mordecai, a past arsenal commander. The original purpose of the building was to store ordnance materiel, tooling and equipment. It continued serving that purpose through World War II. It was later converted into a facility for “layaway” storage.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 2,066 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on August 16, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
