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

118-120 Washington Avenue

Home of Picotte Companies

— 1944 - 1994 —

118-120 Washington Avenue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026

1. 118-120 Washington Avenue Marker

Inscription. Bernard F. Picotte, Founder

Streetscape dedicated
on his 100th birthday
September 13, 2011

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1911.

Location. 42° 39.291′ N, 73° 45.618′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is on Washington Avenue (New York State Route 5) west of South Swan Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Washington Ave, Albany NY 12210, 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 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: 116 Washington Avenue / 118-120 Washington Avenue (here, next to this marker); Albany Business College

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(here, next to this marker); New York State Office Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 200th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington (about 500 feet away); George Washington (about 500 feet away); General Washington (about 600 feet away); Washington Avenue Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Another marker is no longer nearby. State Education Building (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Two markers along Washington Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026

2. Two markers along Washington Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.