Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edith McCrea House
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
1. Edith McCrea House Marker
This lot was formed when Jacob D. Vanderheyden,
an original settler of Troy, surveyed and subdivided
his property in 1787. After passing through numerous
owners, 88 First Street was used in 1833 as a home and
office by Dr. James Thorn, a noted physician, surgeon
and mayor of Troy who owned it from 1836 to 1864. In
1867, Thomas A. and Helen Knickerbacker purchased
the house, and in 1872 purchased and moved to 86 First
Street. After 88 First Street passed through two more
owners, it was returned to the Knickerbacker family
in 1944. John Knickerbacker continued to live in the
adjacent brownstone and deeded 88 First Street to
Russell Sage College in December 1944.Among the oldest surviving structures in the City of Troy, this historic brick building was reconstructed and renovated in 2001 through the generosity of Edith G. McCrea, RSC 1924, who has supported the restoration of this and other historic buildings on the Russell Sage College campus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1944.
Location. 42°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 90 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 92 First Street (a few steps from this marker); Uncle Sam (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (about 400 feet away); Emma Hart Willard (about 500 feet away); On This Site (about 500 feet away); Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Second Ward World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
2. Edith McCrea House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
