Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Enterprise Building
Altamont, New York
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Edificio Enterprise
Altamont, New York
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
1. Enterprise Building Marker
In 1879, James Ostrander bought a large lot on Church Street, and built a thriving shoe business. In 1882, he sold a portion of the lot to Charles Taber, who opened a tin shop on the site. Both businesses were lost in the 1886 fire, and both rebuilt on site. Mr. Taber built a two-story residence and store. In April 1894, John Secor bought the property for use as a tin shop and stove store, but he died less than a year later. Harmon Van Schaick leased the building as a hardware store, followed by Ira Secor and A. J. Manchester, who opened a plumbing business. In June 1901, the owners of the Enterprise purchased the building, as the first permanent home for the newspaper. The first issue from the new location was published 13 December 1901.
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. 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 April 1894.
Location. 42° 42.142′ N, 74° 2.001′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling north. 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
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
2. Enterprise Building
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Fire / El Gran Incendio (a few steps from this marker); Beebe Harness Shop / Tienda de Arneses Beebe (a few steps from this marker); Fire Department/Village Hall / Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento (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); St. John’s Lutheran Church / Iglesia Luterna St. John (about 400 feet away); Pangburn Building / Edificio Pangburn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.
Also see . . . New Publishers Old Traditions.
An extensive history of the Altamont Enterprise newspaper with its many locations in Altamont, including the building noted by this historic marker. much of the history is from early editions and the centennial celebration issue in July 1984.(Submitted on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
