Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
ca 1850
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 16, 2019
1. ca 1850 Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 42° 48.943′ N, 73° 56.951′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Washington Street, 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 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: John Glen House 1740 (a few steps from this marker); The Empire State Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Van Curler (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert Sanders House 1750 (was within shouting distance of this marker).
Regarding ca 1850. Charles Steinmetz came to Schenectady in 1894 after the Yonkers N.Y. company he was working at was merged into General Electric. His work was seminal in the understanding and development of AC current and motors. He also developed an understanding for lightning.
Also see . . .
1. Charles Steinmetz. (Submitted on February 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. The Wizard of Schenectady. (Submitted on February 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 22, 2019
2. ca 1850 Marker Site
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 22, 2019
3. Washington Street
The western edge of the the Stockade District or original part of Schenectady. Taken from in front of marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
