Niskayuna in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General Electric Research Laboratory

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2023

1. General Electric Research Laboratory Marker

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: GE Global Research (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edith M. Boldebuck (about 300 feet away); Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Brown Hiking Trails and Mohawk River State Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Raymond F. Loucks (approx. 1½ miles away); Rexford Aqueduct Ruins (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Historic Rexford Aqueduct (approx. 1.6 miles away); Vischer House (approx. 1.7 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).

GE Research Laboratory Visitors Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2023

2. GE Research Laboratory Visitors Center

(Submitted on May 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2023

3. General Electric Research Laboratory Marker

The plaque can be seen just under the tree to the right.

GE Research Main Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 18, 2023

4. GE Research Main Gate

The visitors center is located to the right and before the gate.

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 429 times since then and 50 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.