Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thirsty?
Photographed by Amy Cobb-mills, May 11, 2025
1. Thirsty? Marker
"This section of the park, just south of the original playground, was a destination for park visitors seeking refreshment. An elaborate octagonal pavilion housed a drinking fountain that catered to thirsty children from the adjacent playground. The Building stood on the slight rise to your left until it was removed in the early 1940s.
Those with cash could procure snacks and light meals at the Refectory. This Stick Style structure stood on the flat area in front of you. Both of these structures were built in the 1870s and served to enliven the park from the day it first opened.
Erected by Washington Park Conservency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 42° 39.461′ N, 73° 46.223′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from the intersection of Edgewood Place and Washington Park Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in Washington Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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: Boats and Music (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albany's Urban Orchard
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Also see . . . Washington Park Conservancy. (Submitted on August 18, 2025, by Amy Cobb-mills of Saugerties, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2025, by Amy Cobb-mills of Saugerties, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 11, 2025, by Amy Cobb-mills of Saugerties, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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