Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gateway Landing
Schenectady Harbor 1660 - 1820
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 25, 2011
1. Gateway Landing Marker
Head of navigation on the Mohawk, this thriving gateway post funneled traders, soldiers and settlers west for over 160 years. Warehouses -- filled with furs, grain, salt, potash and other goods -- lined the far bank of the Binnekill. Hundreds of river bateaux and later Schenectady Boats were made in nearby boatyards. Gen. Philip Schulyer departed this site Aug. 21, 1792 to survey the Mohawk. His Western Inland Lock Navigation Company (1792-1820) pioneered the way for the Erie Canal.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1804.
Location. 42° 49.048′ N, 73° 57.112′ W. Marker is in Rotterdam, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on SCCC Loop, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Gateway Landing Park which is in the Town of Rotterdam. The marker is near the gazebo and dock. 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: George S. Haswell III (here, next to this marker); Schenectady (within shouting distance of
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Additional keywords. Van Slyck Island
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 25, 2011
2. Gateway Landing Marker - Artwork Detail
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 25, 2011
3. Gateway Landing Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, May 6, 2008
4. Gateway Landing Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011
5. Gateway Landing Marker
The Mohawk River flows to the east beyond the railroad bridge in the background. The Schenectady Stockade is across the remains of the Binnekill, to the right behind the marker. The Binnekill at one time was an arm of the Mohawk River.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on February 28, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
