Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

92 First Street

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019

1. 92 First Street Marker

Inscription. Built in the mid-1800's for Maria Britton, the building was sold to Ralph and Elizabeth Starkes in 1854 where they raised their four children. Elizabeth Starkes was educated at the Troy Female Seminary. Ralph Starkes, descendant of Revolutionary War General Starkes, was a prominent Troy businessman, and a founder and President of the State Bank of Troy. When asked by John Bates to recommend a "bright, honest, pushing man” for a business partner, Ralph Starkes pointed to Russell Sage, an impoverished but ambitious young man. The resulting partnership laid the foundation for Mr. Sage's fortune.

Edson Starkes, son of Elizabeth and Ralph, continued to live here until 1912, at which time he donated the home to the Presbyterian Home Association, and it became a residence for retired Presbyterian clergy. The building was sold to Russell Sage College on February 13, 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1985.

Location. 42° 43.649′ N, 73° 41.618′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer

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County. It is on First Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 First Street, Troy NY 12180, 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 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: 90 First Street (a few steps from this marker); Edith McCrea House (a few steps from this marker); French House (a few steps from this marker); Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (about 400 feet away); Uncle Sam (about 400 feet away); Emma Hart Willard (about 500 feet away); On This Site (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019

2. 92 First Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.