Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
South Shore Road
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 30, 2006
1. South Shore Road Marker
This photo of the South Shore Road marker predates the current Gateway Plaza in Schenectady, showing the marker in what had been Liberty Park.
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 42° 48.89′ N, 73° 56.936′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from Water Street. Marker is in Gateway Plaza next to Clenchs Tavern Marker at intersection of State Street and Washington Street/I-890 ramp. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Clench's Tavern (here, next to this marker); Freemasonry (here, next to this marker); First Site of Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Southwest Corner of Stockade (within shouting distance of this marker); M-7 Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Empire State Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hotel Van Curler (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Free Masonry
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 16, 2019
2. South Shore Road Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 30, 2019
3. Gateway Plaza, New Location of South Shore Road Marker; The One on the Right
The Route 5 Transit Gateway Linkage Study had determined prior to November of 2012 that Schenectady's Liberty Park was overgrown, neglected, and suffered from security issues due to the berms in the park, as well as a design which was difficult to maintain. Liberty Park was subsequently redesigned and expanded into Gateway Plaza. During implementation of this plan the seven historic markers in the park were removed, and later, five of the seven were reinstalled. Here we see two of the older markers, along with one new one, in the middle.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 1, 2021
4. South Shore Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on December 2, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
