Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fire Department/Village Hall

Altamont, New York

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Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento

Altamont, New York

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Fire Department/Village Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019

1. Fire Department/Village Hall Marker

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The Altamont Hose Company No. 1 was organized in May 1893, with 25 citizens appointed as members by the Village Trustees. The Company's first location was rented space at the Temperance Hall on Lincoln Avenue. In 1926, the Company purchased a lot on Maple Avenue for $1,450, which was deeded to the Village in 1929 for the construction of a firehouse and village hall. Construction was delayed due to the stock market crash later that year, but on 22 May 1932, construction finally began. Local contractor Jacob May won the building contract with a $2,679 bid. On 9 December 1932, the Hose Company ceremoniously took possession of the new firehouse. The firehouse and village hall remained in the building until 1967, when the new municipal complex was completed at 115 Main Street.

El Cuerpo de Mangueros No. 1 de Altamont se organizó en mayo de 1893, con 25 ciudadanos nombrados por la Junta Fiduciaria. Estaban en un espacio alquilado en la Sala de Reuniones en la Avenida Lincoln. En 1926, el Cuerpo compró una porción de terreno en la Avenida Maple por $1,450, escriturada a la Aldea en 1929 para la construcción de una estación de bomberos y ayuntamiento. Su construcción se aplazó por la caída bursátil ese año, pero el 22 de mayo de 1932, comenzaron a construir. El contractor local Jacob May consiguió el contrato con su oferta de $2,679. El 9 de diciembre de 1932, el Cuerpo ceremoniosamente tomó posesión de la plaza nueva. La plaza y el ayuntamiento permanecieron en el edificio hasta 1967, cuando se terminó el nuevo complejo municipal en la Calle Main 115.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1893.

Location. 42° 42.143′ N, 74° 1.989′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146) when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altamont NY 12009, 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: Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise

Fire Department / Village Hall / Cuerpo de Bomberos / Ayuntamiento Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson

2. Fire Department / Village Hall / Cuerpo de Bomberos / Ayuntamiento Marker

(a few steps from this marker); Beebe Harness Shop / Tienda de Arneses Beebe (a few steps from this marker); The Great Fire / El Gran Incendio (a few steps from this marker); The Carriage Works / Fábrica de Transportes (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Avenue School / Escuela Lincoln Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Snyder Store / Tienda Joseph Snyder (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pangburn Building / Edificio Pangburn (about 400 feet away); St. John’s Lutheran Church / Iglesia Luterna St. John (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Fire Department/Village Hall

Altamont, New York

⎯⎯⎯Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento

Altamont, New York

— The Museum in the Streets —

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Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento