Watervliet in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
14th Street Bridge
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 25, 2025
1. 14th Street Bridge Marker
Bridge That Crossed the Original
Erie Canal. It Was One of 16 Bridges
Located in the City and Over
300 Along the Canal Route
Erected by Watervliet Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list.
Location. 42° 43.483′ N, 73° 42.173′ W. Marker is in Watervliet, New York, in Albany County. It is on 2nd Avenue (New York State Route 32) near 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watervliet NY 12189, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gibbonsville Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Canal Drydock (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Dutch Reformed Church Bell (about 700 feet away); Saint Patrick's Church Bell (about 700 feet away); City of Watervliet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Parrott Rifle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meneely Bell Foundry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meneely Foundry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watervliet.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 25, 2025
2. 14th Street Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
