Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 23, 2006
1. Thomas Edison Arrived at Schenectady Marker
The "At This Site" phrase refers to the location of one of the previous train stations in Schenectady. There have been a series of different Train Stations in Schenectady over the years.
Erected 1986 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 1886.
Location. 42° 48.836′ N, 73° 56.6′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on State Street (New York State Route 5), on the left when traveling east. The marker is beside the side walk at the end of the Schenectady Amtrak station parking lot and between the nearby business and the railroad bridge over the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: The Original Erie Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Gate of Stockade (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kings Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of the African Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Westinghouse Jr. / The Westinghouse Family/Testimonials (approx. 0.2 miles away); West College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schenectady
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More about this marker. The set screw which holds this sign in place is loose so that the marker was able to rotate on its post. Therefore it may be facing a different direction depending on whether or not a passing pedestrian gives the sign a shove.
Also see . . . Thomas Edison and GE. (Submitted on December 22, 2007.)
Additional keywords. Schenectady Station Thomas Edison General Electric NYCRR N.Y.C.R.R. New York Central Railroad
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 18, 2007
2. Edison @ Schenectady
Here the Marker is seen from the Amtrak station parking lot with State Street in the background
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 6, 2005
3. State Street in Schenectady
The view is to the east. The marker is on the left, directly behind the green lamp post.
4. Schenectady Passenger Station
This was the third Schenectady passenger station, and was in place from 1883 until 1906, and in use when Edison arrived in Schenectady in 1886.
5. New York Central Railroad Schenectady Passenger Station
Another old postcard of the passenger rail station in Schenectady, this view showing the platform.
6. Thomas A. Edison (1847–1931)
Thomson-Houston merged with the Edison General Electric Company to form the General Electric Company in 1892.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2007, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 6,701 times since then and 207 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2007, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 28, 2007, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
