History of Troy, New York - Wikipedia
The history of Troy, New York extends back to the Mohican Indians. Troy is a city on the east bank of the Hudson River about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Albany in the US State of New York.
History of Troy, NY - Troy, New York - LocalWiki
The area around the Wynants Kill, was known as Paanpack, was owned by Peyhaunet. The land between the creeks, which makes up most of downtown and South Troy, was owned by Annape. South of the Wynants Kill and into present-day North …
Troy, New York - Wikipedia
Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and is the county seat of Rensselaer County, New York. It is located on the western edge of that county on the eastern bank of the Hudson River just northeast of the capital city of Albany.
The Burden Iron Works of Troy: A Short History - New York …
Sep 10, 2020 · H. Burden & Sons, also known as the Burden Iron Works, was a marvel of nineteenth century industrial ingenuity. From its foundries and assembly lines in South Troy, the company produced horseshoes that shod the Union Army, railroad spikes for tracks that crossed the continental United States, and rivets, for, well, just about everything.
Central Troy Historic District - Wikipedia
The district reflects Troy's evolution from its origins as a Hudson River port into an early industrial center built around textile manufacture and steelmaking. During this period it was rebuilt twice in the wake of two devastating fires, resulting in its mix of architecture styles.
Churchill: South Troy a place of grit, with a promise for the future
Nov 14, 2018 · 1h ago. Upstate. Churchill: South Troy a place of grit, with a promise for the future. South Troy retains vestiges of blue collar past as it looks forward. By Chris Churchill, Columnist...
St. Joseph’s Church | Troy Irish Genealogy Society
St. Joseph’s Church, located on Jackson Street between Third and Fourth Streets in South Troy, St Joseph’s 1880 holds an important place in the history of many Irish immigrant families.
Troy's Fortress of Shoddy - Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway
It’s one of South Troy’s most visible and well-known landmarks. The address is 1 Jackson St. Locals have long called it, appropriately, the “Fortress.” Although it looks much older, the Fortress was completed in 1902 for the United Waste Manufacturing Co.
Troy’s Treasures: The Pottery District – Troy Record
Sep 1, 2002 · The Pottery District lies at the very heart of the 18th century settlement that became the city of Troy. Here, along Fourth Street south of Ferry Street, a neighborhood of craftspersons built...
Hart Cluett Museum
The Hart Cluett Museum (formerly Rensselaer County Historical Society) brings to life the rich local history of Troy and Rensselaer County, NY.