Niskayuna in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Electric Research Laboratory
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark.
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1980
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1980.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 42° 49.614′ N, 73° 52.664′ W. Marker is in Niskayuna, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Elm Avenue and Research Circle, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is on the south side of the Visitors Center building before the main gate. The plaque can’t be seen from the road, but can be reached from the parking area for the Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Research Circle, Schenectady NY 12309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edith M. Boldebuck (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Brown Hiking Trails and Mohawk River State Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Raymond F. Loucks (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Historic Rexford Aqueduct (approx. 1.6 miles away); Vischer House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Aqueduct, 1842 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Tavern c. 1820 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Rexford Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niskayuna.
Also see . . .
1. GE Research. (Submitted on May 19, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. GE Research (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. General Electric Research Laboratory (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.