Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lincoln Avenue School
Altamont, New York
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Escuela Lincoln Avenue
Altamont, New York
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
1. Lincoln Avenue School Marker
By 1879, the population of Knowersville had grown sufficiently to merit the construction of a larger school, and the hamlet's third school building was constructed that year on School Street, later renamed Lincoln Avenue. The Lincoln Avenue School provided education for Village youth until 1902, when the Village's fourth school building, the Altamont Union Free School, opened on Grand Street. In June 1902, James Keenholts purchased the former school building and property at auction for $875. In 1904, Keenholts had contractor Percy Schoonmaker move the building one block west to its current location. At its new location, the building was utilized as an apple packing facility, a dance hall, a meeting hall, village offices, fire department, and a basketball court.
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. 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 June 1902.
Location. 42° 42.166′ N, 74° 2.011′ 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 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: The Carriage Works / Fábrica de Transportes (here, next to this marker); The Great Fire / El Gran Incendio (within shouting distance of this marker); Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Department/Village Hall / Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, May 4, 2024
2. Lincoln Avenue School / Escuela Lincoln Avenue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 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.
