1 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — 12th Ward World War II Memorial —

In gratitude to the men and women of the 12th Ward who served their country in the Second World War. left plaque: Dedicated to the patriotism and valor of the more than fifteen hundred men and women of the Twelfth Ward who served in the . . . — — Map (db m138067) WM

2 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — 1418 Union —

Home of Harriet Leonard Colburn. First Regent 1911 of Schenectady Chapter NSDAR. Suffragist, musician, leader of civic organizations. — — Map (db m135613) HM

3 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Stockade District — 1703–1724 House of Capt. Phillip Schuyler —

1703–1724 House of Capt. Phillip Schuyler, The first Commandant of Queen Anne's Fort, 1703–1706 House of Col. Christopher Yates, Leade of the Sons of Libery. Chariman of the Committee of Safety, ca 1771–1776 1817–1852 House of John W. . . . — — Map (db m217656) HM

4 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — 1832-1838 —

Site of S&S RR (Schenectady and Saratoga Railroad) Subway — — Map (db m128758) HM

5 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Albany Path Ska-Nek-Ta-De —

Trail Through Open Pines Wagon, Stagecoach and Military Road. Now State St. and Route 5 to Albany — — Map (db m51127) HM

6 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — ALCo Site —

On this three-acre plot in 1848 was founded the locomotive works which prospered until 1968 as American Locomotive Co. — — Map (db m38348) HM

7 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — ALCo's Legacy —

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and its predecessor, Schenectady Locomotive Works, manufactured locomotives from 1849 until 1969. For 120 years they designed and sold high quality, state-of-the-art locomotives to railroads and governments on . . . — — Map (db m125514) HM

8 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — ALCO's Legacy —

The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and its predecessor, Schenectady Locomotive Works, manufactured locomotives from 1849 until 1969. For 120 years they designed and sold high quality, state-of-the-art locomotives to railroads and governments on . . . — — Map (db m299238) HM

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9 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The American Locomotive Company —

In 1901, the Schenectady Locomotive Works, manufacturer of steam locomotives since 1848, merged with seven smaller companies (including Brooks Locomotive Works and Richmond Locomotive Works) to form ALCO, the American Locomotive Company . . . — — Map (db m159873) HM

10 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Arendt Van Curler — Reported permanently removed

To honor the memory of Arendt Van Curler Acknowledged leader of the fifteen original settlers of Schenectady. Born at Nijkerk, Holland, 1620; Came to New Amsterdam, 1638; To Schenectady, 1662; Resided here until death. . . . — — Map (db m15029) HM

11 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — "Big Boy" — ALCo's Mighty 4-8-8-4 —

"Big Boy” was a lot of rolling steel - a whopping 1,250,000 pounds, or 612.5 tons of it with its tender included. The American Locomotive Company built 25 of these mammoth locomotives for the Union Pacific Railroad between the years . . . — — Map (db m125487) HM

12 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Bradt House — 1735 —

Early type of Dutch farmhouse. To west was Woestina (Wilderness) — — Map (db m123077) HM

13 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — ca 1786 —

John Baptist Van Epps was a fur trader and also operated a fleet of boats. At this site he ran the ferry dock at which George Washington landed on one of his visits to Schenectady. — — Map (db m128741) HM

14 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — ca 1850 —

First Schenectady home of Dr. Charles Proteus Steinmetz — — Map (db m130186) HM

15 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Campbell Row — Circa 1827 —

Built by Daniel David Campbell (Schermerhorn) — — Map (db m262000) HM

16 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — 10 — Canal Aqueduct —

Built 1840-1841 to replace original 1825 Structure. Carried boats on Erie Canal across Plotterkill. Rebuilt After July 1891 Storm. — — Map (db m162654) HM

17 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Casey Jones — Legendary Engineer —

Railroads and railroading are an integral part of our nation's songbook. By the early 20th century, that included songs such as John Henry, the mythical steel-drivin' man;" The Wabash Cannonball, a locomotive with "no equal;” . . . — — Map (db m125474) HM

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18 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Central Park Rose Garden — Welcome/Visiting/History —

History of the Central Park Rose garden 1959 Col. Charles D. Brown Designer of the Rose Garden 1960 First 400 rose bushes planted 1965 View of the stone garden walls 1966 Mayor Ellis crowns Rose Queen at Annual Rose Festival 1967 . . . — — Map (db m230976) HM

19 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Circa 1824 — Mary and James Carley House —

Built on land granted in 1662 to Jacques Van Slyck, son of a Mohawk woman, Otstoch, and Cornelius Van Slyck. Site of Van Slyck’s tavern 1671. Structure replaces the buildings destroyed in the Great Fire of 1819. — — Map (db m128802) HM

20 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Clench's Tavern —

Here St Georges Lodge No 6 F & AM Formed June 1774 Here Washington Was Entertained By Civil and Military Authorities June 30, 1782 — — Map (db m51163) HM

21 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Commemorating Massacre —

Commemorating Massacre of Feb. 8-9,1690. One hundred and fourteen French and ninety-six Indians entered during night at north gate, located at this Point. Assault was commenced here. Seventy houses were burned, sixty persons killed and . . . — — Map (db m77520) HM WM

22 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Vale & Eastern Ave — Cornelius and Takana Van Dyck —

In memory of Col. Cornelius Van Dycke and his Lady Takana Van Dycke . He died June 9th 1792 Et. 51 years, 9 months. She died June 16th 1813 Et. 73 years, 2 months and 25 days. (inscription) Earth to thy keeping we commit this . . . — — Map (db m305671) HM

23 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Court House - City Hall - Board of Education —

Court House 1833 — 1913 City Hall 1833 — 1881 Board of Education 1915 — 1975 — — Map (db m303531) HM

24 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Cur Non? —

Cur Non? On June 11, 1825 Major General Marquis De Lafayette, Soldier, Statesman, Citizen of France And of the United States, Was the Guest of the Honorable Joseph C. Yates, Governor of The State . . . — — Map (db m34319) HM

25 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — DeWitt Clinton — The First Passenger Train — The First Steam Passenger Train In America —

In 1830, Peter Cooper, the inventor of America's first steam locomotive, demonstrated to executives at the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road that his locomotive, Tom Thumb was economically competitive with canal transportation because of its lower cost . . . — — Map (db m159761) HM

26 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — “A” Diamond — William H. "Buck" Ewing Field — Re-dedicated July 2022 —

From 1924- 1943, the Mohawk Giants called the Central Park “A” Diamond home. Each year the Giants played nearby teams and those from around the country, attracting thousands of spectators. In 1933, the Giants joined the inaugural Schenectady . . . — — Map (db m264404) HM

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27 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Dutch Church —

Founded Before 1680. First Mohawk Valley Church From Its Academy of 1785 Grew Union College, 1795. — — Map (db m77728) HM

28 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Early Frontier/ Schenectady —

In its early years, Schenectady was a frontier community, centered on farming and trade with the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy (or Haudenosaunee). Life for early settlers was highly focused on the Mohawk River. One of the most precious . . . — — Map (db m146897) HM

29 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Early Smithy —

On this corner site stood first Bellevue Blacksmith shop, from 1885 to 1925. Started by Julius Zander, followed by Julius Zemke. — — Map (db m49268) HM

30 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Edison and Steinmetz — Two founding fathers of electricity —

Thomas Edison was a brilliant inventor and entrepreneur. Charles Steinmetz was a mathematical genius in the field of electrical engineering. Both epitomized the American dream for success. Edison was profoundly hearing-impaired and Steinmetz . . . — — Map (db m130634) HM

31 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Gillette, MD —

Born in Granby, Connecticut on October 21, 1874, At the age of eight she survived a typhoid outbreak that took the life of her older sister. Educated in Connecticut schools, she entered New York Medical College and Hospital for . . . — — Map (db m304766) HM

32 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Ellis Hospital —

Built 1893 on this site,replacing 1885 Dispensary. It became City Hall Annex in 1906 as hospital moved to Nott Street location. — — Map (db m58342) HM

33 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Vale & Eastern Ave — Emma Gibbes — National Society, Daughters Of The American Revolution —

Stephen G. Van Vranken Died March 9, 1891 Aged 45 Years Emma C. Dow His Wife Died March 11, 1877 Aged 26 Years Robert Hamilton Gibbes Died June 28, 1937 Aged 71 Years Emma Dow Van Vranken His Wife Died August 13 1944 Aged . . . — — Map (db m306317) HM

34 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The Empire State Trail — At Washington Avenue, Schenectady — Discover Schenectady County —

Lock 8 The Erie Canal's Lock 8 on the Mohawk River includes a three-span movable dam. Measuring 510 feet wide, it is often mistaken for a bridge. When activated, it can raise and lower boats by as much as 15 feet. The Stockade . . . — — Map (db m267983) HM

35 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — "Engine Hill" —

1831      1938 On this site, thereafter known as "Engine Hill", starting from a small brick building used as the western terminal station, the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad Company operated the First Steam Propelled Railroad transportation service in . . . — — Map (db m309143) HM

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36 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Enlarged Double Lock 23, Old Erie Canal —

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 2008 Within a decade of opening, the Erie Canal's massive success required new, larger locks to accommodate the increase in both size and volume of vessels passing through. The . . . — — Map (db m272185) HM

37 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Erie Canal Lock 8 —

New York State Canal System National Historic Landmark 2016 Original Erie Canal locks measured 90 feet long and 15 foot wide to fit canal boats around 60 feet long and seven feet wide. When New York State began building the expanded Barge . . . — — Map (db m272169) HM

38 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — First Mill —

Site Of First Mill Built By Sweer Teunise On Mill Kill 1666. Destroyed By Flood 1673 and Rebuilt. First Industry Of The Mohawk Valley — — Map (db m51121) HM

39 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Vale & Eastern Ave — The First Reformed Church Burial Ground —

First Reformed Church burials were made in two graveyards in the Stockade area of colonial Schenectady, one on Church at State Street and the other between Green and Front Streets. From 1859 to 1879, most of these burials were moved to Vale . . . — — Map (db m305404) HM

40 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Vale & Eastern Ave — First Reformed Church Schenectady — Est. 1680 —

Original cemetery located at intersection of Green and Front Streets. Moved to Vale Cemetery 1879 — — Map (db m305681) HM

41 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — First Site of Old Dutch Church —

This was in the square at intersection of these streets. Dimensions fifty-six feet north and south, and forty-six east and west. Built in 1688, of wood. Burned during Massacre of 1690. Rebuilt of stone in 1703. Used as guard house and . . . — — Map (db m223655) HM

42 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — For Humanity's Sake —

Presented to the City of Schenectady by the Women's Christian Temperance Union 1904 Flint Granite Co. — — Map (db m258579) HM

43 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Founder, Schenectady Humane Society —

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 . . . — — Map (db m304765) HM

44 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Free Masonry — Reported missing

St George's Lodge, No. 6 F. & A. M. Founded Here 1774 Under Auspices Of Sir John Johnson, Grand Master, New York Colony — — Map (db m51170) HM

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45 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Freemasonry —

St. George's Lodge No. 6 F. & A.M. Founded Here 1774 Under Auspices of Sir John Johnson Grand Master, New York Colony — — Map (db m143156) HM

46 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — GE Realty Plot —

E.K Rossiter, T.H. Ellet, W.T.B. Mynderse, and A.J. Russell were among the major architects who designed houses here. — — Map (db m125443) HM

47 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — General Electric Building 32 —

Constructed in 1892 for Thomas Edison's research on lighting and later for Doppler Radar development for the United States Government was restored in 1998 by Warren Camp with support from The City of Schenectady and The New York State Economic . . . — — Map (db m66125) HM

48 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — George Westinghouse Jr. / The Westinghouse Family/Testimonials —

George Westinghouse Jr. An engineer, inventor and industrial giant, he was born in Central Bridge, Schoharie County, October 6, 1846 and moved to Schenectady as a youth. At the start of the Civil War in 1861 he joined the Union Army. In 1863 . . . — — Map (db m211623) HM

49 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Historic Erie Boulevard —

The Erie Canal At the beginning of the 19th century, New Yorkers, led by Governor De Witt Clinton, had the vision and conviction to build the Erie Canal, a 363-mile long waterway connecting the Hudson River at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo. . . . — — Map (db m252234) HM

50 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders —

Historic Vale Cemetery Vale Cemetery opened in 1857 as a non-denominational, not-for-profit cemetery and a classic example of the Rural Cemetery Movement. The Rural Cemetery Movement envisioned cemeteries as public places with parks, lakes, . . . — — Map (db m135164) HM

51 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Home of Aaron Dickinson —

1863 Home of Aaron Dickinson, blacksmith and his wife Elizabeth Home of J. Teller Schoolcraft while he was Mayor of Schenectady (1914-1915) Site of store owned by John Prince (New York State Assembly member, after whom . . . — — Map (db m56484) HM

52 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Honorable Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Public Library —

The Schenectady County Public Library Central Branch is named in honor of Karen B. Johnson, a distinguished public figure who has had a profound effect on the people and the affairs of the City and County of Schenectady. Mrs. Johnson came to . . . — — Map (db m259971) HM

53 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Hotel Van Curler —

Hotel Van Curler Built 1925 Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m50859) HM

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54 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Hotel Van Curler — State University of New York Schenectady — Discover Schenectady County —

Today, it is the proud home of SUNY Schenectady, but the former Hotel Van Curler once welcomed famous performers and corporate travelers. Inside, you'll still find the marble pillars and terrazzo of the hotels first floor reception space (now the . . . — — Map (db m267980) HM

55 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Ignacy Jan Paderewski — 1860     1941 —

1860     1941 In This Auditorium On October 8, 1917 At The 35-th National Convention Of The Polish Roman - Catholic Union Of America Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish Pianist And Statesman Prime Minister Of Poland - 1919 Leader Of . . . — — Map (db m101770) HM

56 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Issac J. Truax Tavern — 1757-1805 —

Site of a 18th Century tavern on the King’s Highway. — — Map (db m127554) HM

57 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — John Glen House 1740 —

John Glen House 1740 Washington Occupied N.E. Bedroom, Second Floor On First Visit to Schenectady In 1775 — — Map (db m32541) HM

58 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — John Howard Payne —

To the memory of John Howard Payne, the author of Home Sweet Home. A student at Union College in the Class of 1810. ‘Mid the pleasures and palaces Though I may roam Be it ever so humble There’s no place like home A charm from the . . . — — Map (db m130631) HM

59 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — John Miller and Sons Boarding House — Ca. 1886 —

Built between the existing two buildings Construction started 1884 Completed by 1886 — — Map (db m262004) HM

60 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Joseph C. Yates —

Here Was Born Joseph C. Yates, Nov. 9, 1768. He was the First Mayor of Schenectady, State Senator, Judge of the Supreme Court, and Governor of the State of New York, Died at his Residence, East Corner Governor's Lane, March . . . — — Map (db m33771) HM

61 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Juno House — 1888 —

Robert Juno, proprietor of local hotels, built this dwelling as a tenement. First recorded tenants were Elizabeth Hallowell, a teacher, and Jacob Jewett, a butcher. — — Map (db m262003) HM

62 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — "Jupiter" — And the Golden Spike —

Nearing the completion of America's first transcontinental railroad in 1868, Schenectady Locomotive works filled an important order: four recently built engines numbered #60, #61, #62, and #63 were dismantled and shipped around Cape Horn to San . . . — — Map (db m159913) HM

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63 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

Route of main road west until 1799. — — Map (db m127551) HM

64 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

First road between Albany and Schenectady c. 1663. — — Map (db m127553) HM

65 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

The route of the King’s Highway. George Washington rode over this road to Schenectady in 1786 — — Map (db m127556) HM

66 ► New York, Albany County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

Military road during the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. — — Map (db m127558) HM

67 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

First road from Albany ended here at Schenectady south gate — — Map (db m131300) HM

68 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway —

“We rode over a fine sandy cart road through a woods of nothing but beautiful evergreen or fir trees.” Dankers and Sluyter 1680 — — Map (db m137846) HM

69 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King's Highway —

Westward expansion from Hudson Valley started on this road. — — Map (db m138055) HM

70 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway — Route of —

The main route west until 1799. — — Map (db m127557) HM

71 ► New York, Albany County, Schenectady — The King’s Highway — Route of —

Became wagon road about 1663. — — Map (db m127559) HM

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72 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, Seward Place — 162 — Lafayette’s Tour — The Lafayette Trail —

On June 11, 1825, General Lafayette arrived by packet boat, visited Gov. Yates, and was feted with toasts and a dinner at Givens Hotel. — — Map (db m305607) HM

73 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — M-7 Day —

Saturday April 10, 1943 On this spot representatives of the British Eight Army paid tribute to American Locomotive Co. Workers — — Map (db m51131) HM

74 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Member, New York State Assembly —

Dr. Gillette had a keen interest in politics and, at the encouragement of Mayor George Lunn, she ran for the State Assembly in 1919, winning the seat to represent Schenectady District 2. She was the first upstate women to hold office in the . . . — — Map (db m304768) HM

75 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The Military Barracks / Folkie A. and Jane H. Ryley House — 1756 / 1838 —

1756 On this site were the military barracks 1838 Folkie A. and Jane H. Ryley house — — Map (db m261977) HM

76 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Mother Of Fraternities — Union College —

. . . — — Map (db m135007) HM

77 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The Movable Dam at Lock 8 — Schenectady/ Erie Canalway Trail —

Work began here in Rotterdam in 1908 on Erie Barge Canal Lock 8. In addition to constructing Lock 8, engineers built a three-span moveable dam (about 510 feet wide) that raises boats heading upstream as much as 15 feet when the dam is activated. . . . — — Map (db m130555) HM

78 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Nicholas Van DeBogart House —

Built in the Italianate style 1862 to 1872 it is considered a significant contributing structure in the Stockade Historic District, which is listed in the National, State of New York, and City of Schenectady registers of historic places. — — Map (db m261987) HM

79 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Northeast Corner of Stockade / Saint George's Church —

Northeast corner of stockade is marked by this tablet. A blockhouse, with garrison and cannon, stood in this angle of stockade, facing the ferry, at foot of this street. North line of stockade extended from this tablet direct to the river . . . — — Map (db m262005) HM

80 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Nott Memorial —

. . . — — Map (db m23365) HM

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81 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Nott Memorial at Union College — National Historic Landmark - 1986 —

Straight ahead you can see the top of the Nott Memorial, North America's only 16-sided building. This beloved symbol of Union College is the centerpiece of America's first planned college campus. In 1806, Union's president, Eliphalet Nott, . . . — — Map (db m272283) HM

82 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Nott Terrace High School —

Site of Schenectady High School. Built in 1903, renamed Nott Terrace High School in 1931. Taken down in 1974. — — Map (db m127901) HM

83 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Nott Terrace High School —

Site of Nott Terrace High School Athletic field built in 1925 for the former Schenectady High School and other city outdoor sporting events — — Map (db m197388) HM

84 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Old Aqueduct at Kiwanis Park —

New York State Canal System National Historic Landmark 2016 When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was celebrated as a modern engineering marvel. In many places, the 363-mile canal was dug by hand, requiring constant ingenuity to . . . — — Map (db m272279) HM

85 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Oldest House — In City —

Built before 1700 by Hendrick Brouwer a fur trader who died here 1707. Sold 1799 to James Rosa, Supt. Mohawk & Hudson R.R. 1831 — — Map (db m128840) HM

86 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The “Original” Erie Canal — The Current Erie Boulevard — Erie Canal 200 Years —

For more than 90 years, today's Erie Boulevard was the path of the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal was transformed into Erie Boulevard between 1924 and 1926. The Erie Canal, a marvel of 19th Century engineering, played a transformational role in . . . — — Map (db m289127) HM

87 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Original Site of the African Church —

1837 Original Site of the African Church Founded in 1837 By Reverend Isaac Duryee Renamed Duryee Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in 1894 — — Map (db m97295) HM

88 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Pulaski — Union Makes Valor Stronger —

Count Casimir Pulaski - Polish friend of America in the Revolutionary War distinguished himself on General George Washington’s staff in the Battle of Brandywine. Commissioned Brigadier General. Fought at Germantown and other battles in winter of . . . — — Map (db m128129) HM WM

89 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Rest Here for the Night —

(south side) In memory of the soldiers & sailors from Schenectady County, who aided in the suppression of the Great Rebellion of 1861-5. (north side) Erected by the Ladies Monument Association of the City of . . . — — Map (db m128133) WM

90 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Revolutionary Hospital & Continental Barracks —

On This Site Stood During the Revolutionary War The General Hospital For The Northern Department, And The Continental Barracks. Built By Order Of General Washington In Nov. 1776, And used Until 1780 By Troops Passing Through Or . . . — — Map (db m50316) HM

91 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn —

On night of Feb. 8, 1690, although wounded he rode 20 miles to Albany warning settlers — — Map (db m77689) HM

92 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Robert Sanders House 1750 —

Washington Visited Here in 1775 Later Became Schenectady Female Academy — — Map (db m77588) HM

93 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — The RS-3 Diesel-Electric Locomotive —

This is an RS-3 diesel-electric locomotive built by Alco in Schenectady as 1 of 1,370 RS-3's from May 1950 through August 1956. This locomotive was designed and used as [a] road switcher. The RS-3 is powered by a 1,600 horsepower twelve . . . — — Map (db m135001) HM

94 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady, General Electric Realty Plot — The Safety Tree —

Doris Aiken founded Remove Intoxicated Drivers, the nation's first anti-DWI organization in Schenectady, NY on February 15, 1978. In March of 2008, she conceived the idea of a Safety Tree as a way to honor victims killed by drunken drivers. — — Map (db m278713) HM

95 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — St. George's Church 1762 —

Organized 1735. Part Of Present Church Built 1759 Used As Barracks During Revolution — — Map (db m179042) HM

96 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Schenectady —

Updated 2008 Marker: The Chamber of Schenectady County Welcomes You To Schenectady Settled by Arent Van Curler 1661 Burned by the French and Indians Feb. 8, 1690 The original 1924 marker read: Erected by Chamber of . . . — — Map (db m15074) HM

97 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Schenectady —

Founded in the Wilderness Beyond Feudal Control Inherits the Spirit of Liberty And Progress * Here Our Forefathers Established A College Free From Sectarianism * They Helped to Develop The Steam Railroad and Inland Water . . . — — Map (db m58355) HM

98 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Schenectady —

Settled by the Dutch in 1661 under Arendt Van Curler Borough in 1765 City chartered 1798 County seat 1809 — — Map (db m245292) HM

99 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Schenectady — The City That Lights and Hauls The World —

While on a scouting trip in Schenectady to locate an industrial site for the Edison Machine Works, Harry Livor noticed two empty factory buildings adjacent to the Erie Canal. They had recently been built for the McQueen Locomotive Works, a rival . . . — — Map (db m159851) HM

100 ► New York, Schenectady County, Schenectady — Schenectady 27th Division World War I Memorial — 1917 - U.S.A. - 1919 — For God and Country —

Be it our task to save in memory of the life you gave those rights for which your blood was shed Lieutenants William H. . . . — — Map (db m133862) WM

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