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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B5P_first-plastic_Albany-NY.html
Celluloid-invented 1868 by John Wesley Hyatt
First Use- Billiard Balls
Albany Billiard Ball Co.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28GK_state-education-building_Albany-NY.html
Dedicated 1912. Education
Department Offices; State
Library; State Museum;
Exhibits; Open to Public
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276H_1st-telephone-central-office-in-new-york-state_Albany-NY.html
1st Telephone
Central Office
in New York State
opened near this site
March 18, 1878
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276D_nys-capitol-albany-city-hall_Albany-NY.html
In 1885, American Architect and Building News named "The Best Ten Buildings in the United States."
Two of those selected were the New York State Capitol and Albany City Hall, before you and to your right. The Capitol was chosen despite the fact…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276C_the-fur-trade_Albany-NY.html
Why is Albany Here?
Mohawk and Mahican peoples inhabited this region for thousands of years when the Dutch ship the Half Moon dropped anchor near this spot in 1609.
At that time, the world was in the midst of a "Little Ice Age," and beav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276B_lydius-corner_Albany-NY.html
Upon this site
stood the
First Brick Building
said to have been
erected in North America
of material
imported from Holland
for the
Rev. Gideon Schaets'
Parsonage
1657
Bi-centennial Tablet 1886
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276A_philip-livingston_Albany-NY.html
One of the
Signers of the
Declaration of Independence
was born on this site
January 15, 1716 (O.S.)
This tablet was erected
under the auspices
of the
Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York
by
Philip Livingston Chapter
of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2768_first-church-in-albany-reformed_Albany-NY.html
Organized 1642
Present building
designed by Philip Hooker
erected 1798
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2767_patroon-street_Albany-NY.html
Former name of Clinton Ave.
This was the dividing line
between the City of Albany
and the Manor of Rensselaerwyck
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2766_b-lodge-company_Albany-NY.html
The City of Albany Salutes
B. Lodge & Co.
"Albany's Oldest Store"
Established 1867
Presented by
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings
January 11, 1999