The schenectady digital history archive is a service of the schenectady county public library and a member of the nygenweb, usgenweb and american history and genealogy projects and the american local history network, dedicated to making information about schenectady. Schenectady collectible new york postcards for sale ebay. Census, twentysecond in new york state and an area of 206 square miles, making it the second smallest in the state outside of new york city. The obituary was featured in albany times union on march. There is a great childrens toy section that offers unique gifts and books.
We are a family of believers in the lord jesus christ, seeking to honor him through. My mother introduced me to this bookstore in 1974 and its been my goto. Top 10 best used book stores in schenectady, ny last updated. Willem pieterse van slyke aka neef a genealogy to five generations of the descendants of willem pieterse van slyke who settled in new netherland new york in 1660 is my second book. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. We make it easy for you to find anyone, anywhere in schenectady, ny. Sep 07, 2005 glenville recounts the rich and varied history of the town on the north side of the mohawk river that crowns schenectady county. Long before it became an incorporated town, glenville was the site of the last great struggles between the mohawk and mohican indians for control of the mohawk valley, the regions first european settlement 1661, and numerous raids and encampments during the. The interpretive works listed below are the best and most frequently seen publications on the people of colonial albany and their world. He was born at their barrett street home on march 17th, 1920. Some details on the service of militia men from schenectady can be found in the transcription of a history of schenectady during the revolution provided by the schenectady county public library. New yorks first legal sports book opens at rivers casino.
Rivers casino schenectadyopens first new york sports book. Schenectady countys one book down to four the daily gazette. He is working on books on historic food trends of schenectady, and electric minds, a history of the residents of the ge realty plot. A book about the evolution of our city, schenectady. Front cover for the book from cradle to grave by joyce. The dutch community of schenectady, new york, 16611710 excelsior editions by jr. Larry hart 19202004 biographical note larry hart, born clarence william hart, was the third child of harry and everill hart. City directories for schenectady, new york and surrounding towns, part of the schenectady digital history archive, the local history and genealogy web site of the schenectady county public library.
The pat riley sports center schenectady city school district. First book national book bank program the daily gazette. Wayne somers, hammer mountain book halls, 841 union st. This page includes links to sites which have some mention of schenectady genealogy, however minor. Schenectady white pages phone books in new york ny. Schenectady white pages schenectady phone directory lookup. We make it easy for you to find anyone, anywhere in schenectady. The open door is schenectady s locallyowned independent bookstore and gift gallery, serving the capital region for more than 45 years. The first church of christ, scientist began with a home. Team first book new york city provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy access. Founded by dutch settlers, schenectadys first colonists, the church has long enjoyed an ethnically and ecumenically diverse membership drawn from the city, its suburbs and surrounding rural areas. Find great deals, save money, and make connections. First presbyterian church, schenectady ny, schenectady, new york. This is a list of international and colonial worlds fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of worlds fairs with notable permanent buildings built.
The stockade historic district is located in the northwest corner of schenectady, new york, united states, on the banks of the mohawk river. This was my first time to the book house but i had been wanting to go there since i first heard of the store a year or two ago. First published in 1981, this wellillustrated but sketchy work is the first comprehensive history of the city to appear in more than fifty years. Staffed by volunteers, the entire store is stocked with donated items, either from the public or from the library. Up hail helps you save money on taxis near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as uber, lyft in schenectady county and schenectady, new york, us. Schenectady county historical societys digital collection on new york heritage features a sample of our holdings. Christian science congregation dissolves in schenectady. They are referenced throughout the people of colonial albany live here website.
Schenectady is a city in schenectady county, new york, united states, of which it is the county. Customers within new york state will be charged the sales tax charged in their locality. The mission of the schenectady county public library is to satisfy our communitys educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive. To locate additional published and transcribed records for schenectady, schenectady county, new york genealogy check. Schenectady, schenectady county, new york genealogy genealogy. Uber, lyft in schenectady, ny taxi near me up hail. Locallyowned independent bookstore and boutique in the heart of new yorks capital region. Genealogies of families from schenectady county, new york. First reformed church of schenectady home facebook. It is the oldest neighborhood in the city, continuously inhabited for over 300 years. Parigi books, abaailab schenectady, new york, usa parigi books, abaailab specializes in comics, graphic novels and comics, italian language, mysteries, pulp magazines, science fictionfantasy, vintage magazines, vintage paperbacks. Ann stamm obituary schenectady, ny the daily gazette co. The friends of the schenectady county public library was organized in 1966 to enhance and support library programs through donations of both time and money.
An historical sketch of the first reformed church of schenectady, new york, corner of church and union streets. The name schenectady is derived from a mohawk indian word for on that side of the pinery. Books may be returned within ten days if unsatisfactory. Kim albee of first book national book bank moves a pallet of books ready to be shipped to area schools at the first book national book bank distribution site located on hillside ave. All books set in schenectady on the global book map. The legendary player, coach, author, motivational speaker, nba hall of famer pat riley, graduated from linton high school, which is now known as schenectady high school. By becoming a friend of the library, your annual membership contribution will help fund a variety of free public programs, and will also support staff training and workshops.
Early records of the city and county of albany, and. First reformed church, schenectady about first reformed. He is the former schenectady county historian, responsible for providing. Armour new york, 1986, 275 total pages, chapter notes, bibliography. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Chris has lectured on the history of the ge realty plot, the erie canal through schenectady, and professional baseball in schenectady. Early new yorks frontier emerges in all its fascinating complexity in this classic account of schenectady s first halfcentury. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,5. The 1912 socialist victory in schenectady, bill buell details lunns journey, from his beginnings as a pastor at the first reformed church in schenectady.
Books on the people of colonial albany new york state. Notable congregations are the first presbyterian church schenectady, new york which is affiliated with the pca, first reformed church rca is formed in the 17th century, one of the oldest churches in the. Harper lees classic, to kill a mockingbird, was the first book to be honored back in 2008. Schenectady, ny real estate schenectady homes for sale. Contributions for the genealogies of the descendants of the. Schenectady county, new york history and genealogy resources. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Don rittner is an american historian, archeologist, environmental activist, educator, author and film maker living in the capital district, schenectady county, new york.
First presbyterian church, schenectady ny posts facebook. We carry a wide selection of literature, with an emphasis on childrens books and those of local and regional interest, as well as an expansive variety of toys, gifts, jewelry, stationery, personal accessories. Schenectady yellow pages phone books in new york ny. Our full collection includes artifacts, paintings, books pertaining to local history, family histories, diaries, newspapers, yearbooks, maps, photographs, personal and family papers, and much more. Staffed by volunteers, the entire store is stocked with donated items, either from the public or from. The daily gazette printed a story on schenectady high school grad ezra massemahar, who is a member of diavolo, a dance group who has advanced to the finals of americas got talent. He is a member and at the schenectady county historical society. Carl urban passed away in schenectady reverend, new york. It also includes links to relevant sections of books. New yorks first historic district images of america don rittner. If you would like a volunteer to work with a child, or request help for your child please go to the contact us.
Get the best deals on schenectady collectible new york postcards when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Ann mccord benchoff stamm, 91, died peacefully on thursday, march 26, 2020, at her home in schenectady, new york, following a period of declining health. The mission of the schenectady county public library is to satisfy our communitys educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive range of materials, services and programs. Today is a monumental day in the state of new york, and in the city of schenectady, assembly racing and wagering chairman gary. The whitney book corner a delightful used book store in. Schenectady county was formed from albany county on march 7, 1809. The whitney book corner is a delightful used book store in downtown schenectady operated by the friends of the library. When first encountered by europeans, the mohawk valley was the territory of the mohawk nation, one of the five. First intothemarket kudos goes to rivers casino near schenectady, which opened its sports book six years after new york voters approved sports betting via public referendum, and more. Genealogies of the descendants of the first settlers of. We found 14 books set in schenectady and 34 others set nearby.
Reviews on used book stores in schenectady, ny open door bookstore. The name schenectady is derived from a mohawk word, skahnehtati, meaning beyond the pines. First new york federal credit union with branches in albany, schoharie, colonie, saratoga springs, glenville, rotterdam, niskayuna, schenectady new york. Cuomo, during what has become a series of daily updates at the state capital, said testing in the. Schenectady county schenectady county has its first confirmed covid19 case. We carry a wide selection of literature, with an emphasis on childrens books. A party of more than 200 canadians and allied mohawk from kahnawake sault. Located in a twostory greysided building on the corner of albany st. Deftly interlacing the stories of native americans, dutch, english, and. Jul 12, 2019 schenectady, ny the first legal wagers on sports in new york will be placed tuesday in schenectady assuming state regulators give their approval. The best 10 bookstores in schenectady, ny last updated april.
Funeral home services for carl are being provided by henry delegge funeral home. Its easy understand how the athletic center at schenectady high school got its name. Rivers sportsbook is new yorks premier sports betting destination introducing rivers bet slip builder build your bets in advance with our new bet slip builder. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor. If you would like a volunteer to work with a child, or request help for your child please go to the contact us page and send us a message. The first dutch reformed church, schenectady, new york, 16801944.
The reading is fun program this program is designed to help children in the city of schenectady. The merchants of albany, new york, 16861760, by david a. Schenectady was founded on the south side of the mohawk river by. Offers personal banking, business banking, business loans, personal loans, credit cards, identity protection, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, easy street flex mortgage, mortgage, overdraft protection, checking accounts, auto loans. The new england historical and genealogical register, volume 21, 1867 includes schenectady new york baptisms source. Schenectady after almost a century housing schenectady s christian science congregation, the church at 1215 union st. Then and now, by don rittner citycounty historian, juxtaposes early and recent photos of familiar. The absence of a map is especially conspicuous because the introduction proclaims the book to be a walking field guide to. Schenectady casino plans to open new yorks first sportsbook updated jul 12, 2019.
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