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

The Fredendall Funeral Home/La Funeraria Fredendall

Altamont, New York

— The Museum in the Streets —

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 29, 2020

1. Altamont, New York Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Fredendall Funeral Home is the oldest continuously operated business in Altamont. In 1877, cabinet maker John Thierolf arrived in the village from Albany and soon established a thriving furniture business. Wood crafters were often asked to make coffins, so Thierolf also began providing undertaking services. He died in September 1886, age 31, and Millard Hellenbeck continued the furniture and undertaking business until his death in 1916. Harry Fredendall, a Hellenbeck employee for ten years, took over and gradually phased out the furniture business, focusing on the undertaking aspect. He provided a quiet, dignified environment for the bereaved, slowly winning people away from conducting funerals at home. He died in 1949, and the business still carries his name.

La Funeraria Fredendall es la empresa más antigua de Altamont en funcionamiento contínuo. En 1877, el ebanista John Thierolf llegó de Albany y estableció una exitosa mueblería. Ya que a los artesanos en madera a menudo se les solicitaba fabricar ataúdes, Thierolf empezó a ofrecer servicios fúnebres. Se murió en septiembre de 1886 a los

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31 años, y Millard Hellenbeck continuó el negocio mobiliario y funerario hasta su muerte en 1916. Harry Fredendall, su empleado por diez años, asumió el negocio y gradualmente eliminó el negocio mobiliario para enfocarse en el aspecto funerario. Logró sustituir la práctica común de realizar sepelios en casa al proporcionar un ambiente tranquilo y digno para los dolientes. Se murió en 1949, y la empresa aún lleva su nombre.

Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. 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 September 1886.

Location. 42° 42.041′ N, 74° 2.041′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Helderburg Street and Main Street (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling west on Helderburg Street. 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. Wayside Inn / Posada Wayside (here, next to this marker); Inn of George Severson (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Front Café / Café Home Front (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Altamont Free Library / Biblioteca Libre de Altamonte

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 29, 2020

2. Altamont, New York Marker

(about 300 feet away); Orsini Park / Parque Orsini (about 400 feet away); Dedicated (about 500 feet away); Beebe Harness Shop / Tienda de Arneses Beebe (about 600 feet away); Enterprise Building / Edificio Enterprise (about 600 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 February 5, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.