Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wash House & Cannery (c.1858)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) Marker
Shaker Creek provided water for both the canning and laundry operations. The first laundry, done on December 12, 1859, used a steam powered washing machine. Albany County used the building for laundry until the mid 1980s. Today it is a workshop.
The Shakers here were pioneers in the canning industry. Canning was done in a wooden wing behind the wash house, replaced by garages after 1930. Fruits and vegetables canned here included tomatoes, beans, corn, and applesauce. Canning continued until 1921.
Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1859.
Location. 42° 44.489′ N, 73° 48.729′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is on Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211,
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brethren's Workshop (1822) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (within shouting distance of this marker); Brethern's Workshop - School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn - Laundry - Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); What Is This Place?/ Who Were The Shakers (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); What Happened To The Shakers? / What Is The Shaker Heritage Society? (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House (1848) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. Wash House (c.1858) and Marker
Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
3. Wash House (c.1858)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
4. Wash House (c.1858)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
