Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shaker Garage (1920)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1. Shaker Garage (1920) Marker
By 1920, automobiles had become both necessary and fashionable. The Shakers never hesitated to adopt new technology that would make life easier and more efficient. They built this concrete garage for their Packard automobilies [sic].
Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 42° 44.487′ N, 73° 48.641′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. Garage and marker are about 100 feet east of the Meeting House/Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shaker Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ministry Shop (1825) (within shouting distance of this marker); Brethren's Workshop (1822) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (about 300 feet away); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (about 300 feet away); 1816 Dwelling House (about
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Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Watervliet Shaker Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
2. Shaker Garage (1920) and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
