Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William ‘Bill’ Donato
February 3, 1951 - July 9, 2021
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 20, 2026
1. William 'Bill' Donato Marker
William ‘Bill’ Donato
February 3, 1951 - July 9, 2021
We hereby dedicate and commemorate this plaque to the antique farm machinery building in honor of a man whose passion and legacy will live forever and encompass this dwelling.
Here, in a place tucked away from a world ravaged with the marvels of modern technology, Bill would listen intently to the rhythm and timing of the many machines.... big and small, ensuring they were running flawlessly.
Bill is a man who had a deep lifelong commitment to the operation of antique gas engines and tractors. Bill loved to share his knowledge and teach others about these machines. Engines that helped modernize the world and create a farming and manufacturing culture that would forever be changed by the turn of the iron wheel.
In this museum, Bill is remembered as a man who brought to life the reality of farming prior to modern-day technology. Bill’s commitment and knowledge of the museum and its contents is a testament to his life, one surrounded by loving family and caring friends.
Bill’s hard work and dedication to the Altamont
this page online
Thank you, Bill for all your love, hard work and dedication.
The show must go on!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1951.
Location. 42° 41.768′ N, 74° 1.616′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker is near Gate 5 of the Altamont Fairgrounds. 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 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
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 20, 2026
2. William 'Bill' Donato Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
