Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Altamont High School
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Instituto Altamont
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
1. Altamont High School / Instituto Altamont Marker
Altamont High School
The Altamont Union Free School was constructed in 1901 - 1902. It was designed by Altamont resident Wheeler D. Wright and built by James W. Packer, a contractor from Oneonta, NY. The building was the fourth school in the village. The construction was of brick with white marble trimmings. It had a capacity of 250 pupils and housed all the class levels. The building accepted its first students in September 1902. The first graduating class in 1905 had eleven students. The school offered free education to pupils possessing the necessary credentials, otherwise academic tuition was $3.50 a semester. Non-resident students often boarded with village families during the school week. The last graduating class was in 1954 with 10 students. The building was demolished in 1955.
El Instituto Gratuito de Altamont Union fue construido en 1901-1902. Diselado por el lugarilo Wheeler D. Wright y construido por James W. Packer, un constructor de Oneonta, Nueva York, el edificio fue la cuarta escuela del pueblo. Se construyσ de ladrillo ma cizo con ribeteado mαrmol
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(Marker Number 24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1902.
Location. 42° 42.036′ N, 74° 1.708′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Grand Street 0.1 miles north of Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altamont NY 12009, 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: Altamont High School (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church / Iglesia Catσlica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette (within shouting distance of this marker); Altamont Fairgrounds / Recinto Ferial de Altamont (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
2. Altamont High School / Instituto Altamont Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
