Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sisters' Workshop (1840)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. Sisters' Workshop (1840) Marker
On this location was a large 3 1/2 sto[r]y stone building. Here Shaker Sisters did spinning, weaving, and sewing. Journal entries indicate that Sister Polly wove 3350 Shaker bonnets in this building.
The building was the only stone building razed by the County. Today the herb garden is located within the foundation of the original Sisters' Workshop.
Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list.
Location. 42° 44.51′ N, 73° 48.703′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. Marker and herb garden are about 200 feet NNW of the Meeting House/Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shaker Heritage Society Garden (here, next to this marker); Ministry Shop (1825) (within shouting distance of this marker); 1816 Dwelling House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash House & Cannery (c.1858)
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Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Watervliet Shaker Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation. (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. Sisters' Workshop (1840) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
