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

Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House Marker

Inscription. Built for Robert Thompson in 1854, 69 First Street was given in his memory to Russell Sage College by Mrs. James Leland Thompson in 1943, and the trustees have designated it as permanent home of the Russell Sage College Alumnae Association.

On September 24, 1999 the house was named for Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland, RSC '36 in recognition of her lifetime of service to her alma mater.

Erected by Russell Sage College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 42° 43.696′ N, 73° 41.616′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on 1st Street south of Congress Street (New York State Route 2), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 1st St, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (within shouting distance of this marker); French House (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edith McCrea House (about 300 feet away);

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92 First Street (about 300 feet away); Emma Hart Willard (about 300 feet away); 90 First Street (about 300 feet away); Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Also see . . .
1. Fredericka Slingerland. Legacy website entry (Submitted on June 14, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. A history of the Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House. Russell Sage College PDF (Submitted on June 14, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House Marker

Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland image. Click for full size.

Connections magazine, Russell Sage College (2016) (Public Domain)

3. Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.