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

Founder, Schenectady Humane Society

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 1, 2026

1. Founder, Schenectady Humane Society Marker

Inscription. Early in her medical practice, Dr. Gillette witnessed cases of child abuse and she worked with community leaders to address the problem. With Support from Dr. Raymond, President of Union College, and other civil leaders, Dr. Gillette helped found the Schenectady Humane Society in 1901. She served as a trustee for many years. For the first five years, the organization met in her medical office.

The Humane Society, along with the Children's Home of Schenectady, was instrumental in protecting and providing assistance to poor and neglected children of the community.

In 1983 the two groups merged and formed Northeast Parent and Child Society. In 2012 Northeast affiliated with Parsons Child & Family Center of Albany to create Northern Rivers Family of Services, one of the largest human services agencies in Upstate New York.

Erected 2026.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 42° 48.971′ N, 73° 56.542′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection

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of Union Street and Erie Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 Union St, Schenectady NY 12305, 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: Member, New York State Assembly (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Gillette, MD (here, next to this marker); West College (a few steps from this marker); Stockade Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Original” Erie Canal (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Military Barracks / Folkie A. and Jane H. Ryley House (about 800 feet away); Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 1, 2026

2. Founder, Schenectady Humane Society Marker

The marker on the left is the plaque about the founding of the Humane Society.

Dr. Gillette’s former home is the gray building in the background.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); John Miller and Sons Boarding House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

More about this marker. This is one of a series of 3 plaques commemorating Dr. Gillette at this site.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Elizabeth Gillette. (Submitted on July 4, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Elizabeth Gillette (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 4, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.