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

Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise

Altamont, New York

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Enterprise Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019

1. Enterprise Building Marker

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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.

En 1879, James Ostrander compró una porción de terreno en la Calle Church, y creó una zapatería próspera. En 1882 le vendió parte del terreno a Charles Taber, quien abrió un taller de metalurgía, ambos fueron consumidos por el incendio de 1886, y reconstruidos en el mismo sitio. El Sr. Taber construyó una residencia de dos pisos y una tienda. En abril

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de 1894, John Secor compró la propiedad para usar como taller metalúrgico y tienda de chimeneas, pero se murió en menos de un año. Harmon Van Schaick alquiló el edificio como ferretería, seguidos por Ira Secor y A. J. Manchester, quienes abrieron una plomería. En junio de 1901 los dueños del Enterprise compraron el edificio como su primer hogar permanente. La primera edición desde la nueva localidad se publicó el 13 de diciembre de 1901.

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. Marker 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.

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

Enterprise Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019

2. Enterprise Building

(within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Avenue School / Escuela Lincoln Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Lutheran Church / Iglesia Luterna St. John (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Altamont (about 400 feet away); Home Front Café / Café Home Front (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 11 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.