Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beebe Harness Shop
Altamont, New York
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Tienda de Arneses Beebe
Altamont, New York
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
1. Beebe Harness Shop Marker
In 1887, Charles V. Beebe received a patent for an easy riding, swing attachment for farm equipment seats. In 1891,he moved to Altamont and opened a harness shop in the Ostrander Building, in what is now 125 Maple Avenue. In 1895, Mr. Beebe purchased and moved his business to 119 Maple Avenue, where he continued to craft harnesses and related leather goods until shortly before his death in 1936. In 1926, the Altamont Free Library moved into the front portion of the building, and in 1949 Frederick Keenholts purchased the building, and moved his insurance business into the front rooms. The library was moved to the rear portion of the building. Keenholts Insurance occupied the building until Roger Keenholt''s death in 1992. In 1994, ReNue Spa opened for business
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 42° 42.134′ N, 74° 1.997′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Maple Avenue. 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: Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise (a few steps from this marker); Fire Department/Village Hall / Cuerpo de Bomberos/Ayuntamiento
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
2. Beebe Harness Shop Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
3. Beebe Harness Shop/ ReNue Spa
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 473 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
