General Electric
Research Laboratory
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark.
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1980
Heritage Conservation and Recreation . . . — — Map (db m223745) HM
History of the John Brown Hiking Trails and Mohawk River State Park
Named for local preservationist, the John Brown Hiking Trails wind
through 100 acres on Niskayuna Town land and 117 acres on the
Mohawk River State Park, formerly the . . . — — Map (db m158316) HM
Community leader,
farmer, boatmaker, postmaster
and church deacon. Served as
member of New York State
Assembly in 1854. Lived here. — — Map (db m231215) HM
This area was the site of rich Native American agricultural fields and extensive trade paths. In the 17th century and 18th centuries, Dutch colonists and other European settlers farmed here and transported their goods on those same paths. Boats and . . . — — Map (db m126661) HM
In 1817, the Erie Canal was established under the management of the Erie Canal Commission. The canal was dug from Albany to Buffalo 4’ deep and 40’ wide with stone locks 15’x 90’. The locks were the limiting factor on boat size, and the efficiency . . . — — Map (db m128557) HM
The Town of Colonie includes 10.2 miles of riverfront along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. The bike-hike trail which parallels the river and canal is part of the 359 mile NYS Canalway Trail stretching from Buffalo to Albany. Points of interest . . . — — Map (db m127029) HM
