Westerlo in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Public Garage"

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025

1. "Public Garage" Marker

Inscription. Early Automobile Dealership
1930's – 1940's run by
G De Lavergne & O Stewart
Chrysler, Plymouth cars &
Allis Chalmers Tractors

Erected 2024 by Westerlo Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 42° 30.917′ N, 74° 2.477′ W. Marker is in Westerlo, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 143 and Hannay Road, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 143. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 NY-143, Westerlo NY 12193, 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 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Westerlo (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grant & Eadie (approx. ¼ mile away); Myers Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Business (approx. ¼ mile away); Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerlo.

Photographed by Gayle Hannay, June 12, 2025

2. Public Garage Marker

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 28, 2025

3. "Public Garage" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by Gayle Hannay of Westerlo, New York. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on June 12, 2025, by Gayle Hannay of Westerlo, New York. 3. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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