Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Factories

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025

1. Factories Marker

Inscription. Giant mills once dominated the cityscape of the Carpet City, where thousands of people worked at making carpets at the height of production, in the mid-1900s. Knitting mills employed nearly as many women producing underwear and hosiery from wool or silk. Amsterdam produced more brooms than any other place in the country. Needles, shoes, soap, paper, buttons and caskets also went out to supply the growing markets of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 42° 56.121′ N, 74° 11.713′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Bridge Street. Marker is on the pedestrian bridge over the Mohawk River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Mohawk Valley.

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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Settlers (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Chuck! (within shouting distance of this marker); South Side (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Erie Canal in Amsterdam (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Marnell Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chuctanunda Terrace Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Amsterdam (Wikipedia).

steeply descending creeks in the region, which flowed from the foothills of the Adirondacks, were used to power an increasing number of mills. These manufactured goods were shipped from the region by land, canal and rail. Products such as linseed oil, brooms, knit ware, buttons, and iron goods were produced in the growing village, which became an important manufacturing center. It was best known, however, for its carpets, eventually becoming the carpet and rug manufacturing center of the U.S.

(Submitted on June 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025

2. Factories Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.