Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commercial Hotel / Hotel Comercial
Altamont, NY
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Photographed By Trudi Jacobson, May 4, 2024
1. Commercial Hotel ComerciaL Hotel Marker
In 1867, George Severson, a great-grandson of early settler Jurrian Severson, built the Severson House hotel, the first hotel in the growing hamlet of Knowersville. Only a few steps away from the new train station, the hotel provided lodging and sustenance for Knowersville's early visitors. In 1869, John Stafford purchased the hotel and changed its name to Union Hotel. James Keenholts acquired the hotel in 1894, and changed the name (again) to the Commercial Hotel. In 1903, William H. K.(Dutch) Cornelius bought the hotel, operating it for over 20 years. Gradually, the number of visitors decreased, and the old hotel was converted to apartments and a grocery store. The Commercial Hotel was demolished in 1942, and Altamont Corners commercial complex occupies the site today.
En 1867, George Severson, el bisnieto del colono Jurrian Severson, construyó el Hotel Casa Severson, el primer hotel del poblado de Knowersville, a pocos pasos de la nueva esta ción de tren, dando alojamiento y sustento a los primeros visitantes a Knowersville. En 1869, John Stafford compró el hotel y le cambió el nombre al Hotel Union. James Keenholts lo adquirió en 1894, y le cambió el nombre (otra vez) al Hotel Comercial. En 1903, William H. K. (Dutch) Cornelius lo compró y lo operó por 20 años. Gradualmente, el número de visitantes disminuyó,
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Erected by the Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 42.046′ N, 74° 2.021′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 156) and Altamont Blvd (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling east on Main 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fredendall Funeral Home/La Funeraria Fredendall (within shouting distance of this marker); Knowersville House / Casa Knowersville (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Front Café / Café Home Front (within shouting distance of this marker); Inn of George Severson (within shouting distance of this marker); Altamont Free Library / Biblioteca Libre de Altamonte
Photographed By Trudi Jacobson, May 4, 2024
2. Commercial Hotel / Comercial Hotel Marker
View towards the Altamont Free Library (formerly the train station)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
