Troy s story is truly a complex drama, supported by a host of entrepreneurs, inventors, immigrant workers, labor leaders, scientists, athletes, and artists, against a. Painting showing the famous burden iron works water wheel on the hudson rivers east shore, seven miles north of albany, is the city of troy. A treasure trove of troy industrial history the burden iron works is a font of troy industrial history. Book upstate girls portray lives of challenge in troy. Rensselaer county and city of troy in the civil war. Two devastating fires, along with changes in the economy brought about by industrialization, shaped the district into todays architecturally diverse downtown. A collar city history by don rittner arcadia publishing books. The burden iron works is a font of troy industrial history. With over 100 blackandwhite illustrations and many fascinating stories, troy. Troy holds claim to being the birthplace of americas industrial revolution, and a major. If you see your name among the troy high school graduates, someone is looking for you.
Their services include refrigeration design, maintenance, and more. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Prior to its rise as an industrial center, troy was the transshipment point for meat and. Prior to its rise as an industrial center, troy was the transshipment point for meat and vegetables from vermont, which were sent by the hudson river to new york city. Troy historic district reflects troys evolution from its origins as a hudson river port into an early industrial center built. New york almanack the new york history blog historical. A collar city history chronicles the transformation of the city from an. Troy, new york company information book printing page 1. Prior to its rise as an industrial center, troy was the transshipment point for meat and vegetables from vermont which were sent by the hudson river to new york city. The citizens of renasselaer county and of the city of troy, were among the first to respond to the demands of patriotism when the national flag was assailed at sumter. Page reprints mark a milestone occasion in a loved ones life with a page from the times archives. Rensselaer county ny city directories lds genealogy.
About the author timothy starr was born in danbury, connecticut, and moved with his family to hebron, new york, in 1977. Its site is almost universally accepted as the mound now named hissarlik, in asian turkey, c. The central troy historic district reflects troy s evolution from its origins as a hudson river port into an early industrial center built around textile manufacture and steelmaking, incorporating five previously listed historic districts. A treasure trove of troy industrial history tripadvisor.
It is at the head of navigation on the hudson and is also the northernmost point reached by henry hudson on his voyage of discovery in 1609. Like many old industrial cities, troy has had to deal with not only the loss of its manufacturing base, but a drainage of population and wealth to suburbs and other parts of the country. A collar city history remembers and celebrates the changing face of a city marked by industry, the arts, and a people pursuing their american dreams. Located about 150 miles north of manhattan, on the east bank of the hudson river, the city of troy, new york, was once an industrial giant. Commercial and industrial development reached oakland county after world war ii. Happy to say it now works there also are pages dedicated to many rootsweb mailing. Online references to this book provide a few tidbits of company history. Today, troy is a culturally diverse community of over 80,000 residents. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data. Unraveling collar city, is a deep study of a group of girls from two or three extended families in troy, n. The gateway works to celebrate and preserve the industrial heritage of new yorks capital region. Its collection of artifacts and remnants cover over 200 years of the many industries that built troy into one of the largest manufacturing centers in ny. Due to the confluence of major waterways and a geography that supported water power, the american industrial revolution took hold in this area, making troy reputedly the fourth wealthiest city in america around the turn of the 20th century.
West troy, ny 1854186061 city directories allen county public library. Troy, new york has earned some distinctive titles in its more than 200 years of existence. The new world, and especially new york, meant unparalleled opportunity for people in. The burden iron works was an iron works and industrial complex on the hudson river and wynantskill creek in troy, new york.
It was added to the national register of historic places in 1986. This bibliography does not include related books and documents held in the. From the stories of both we see mothers scrambling to get by and babies. The city of troy was established as a home rule city in 1955 and during the next 25 years, the community experienced extraordinary growth. The song of troy by colleen mccullough, inside the walls of troy. Author and historian don rittner has composed a thorough and highly readable history of troy s development across three centuries. It led the nation in iron production throughout much of the nineteenth century, and its factories turned. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from troy high schoolin troy, new york. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of albany and schenectady, forming a region popularly called the capital district. History of troy and rensselaer county institute archives. An illustrated history excelsior editions, 2019 tells the forgotten but surprising stories of the many significant buildings in downtown troy, new york.
James connolly 1868 1916 industrial workers of the world. Troy was an industrial center supplying the nation and the world with products. Company directory troy industrial solutions since 1862. Today theyre calling it the new brooklyn ok, some people are calling it the new brooklyn but industrial historian tom carroll is more likely to refer to troy as the 19th century silicon valley before the collar city was known for its collars, it was known for producing horseshoes, railroad ties and other iron products including a cast for the centennial liberty. Although some eras of local labor history have been recounted in detail, notably by carole turbin in her working women of the collar city.
Troy industrial solutions is headquartered in watervliet, new york, with a new england service center in ansonia, ct, a sales office, warehouse operation and fabrication shop in brewer, me, and a sales office and warehouse operation in salem, nh. History of troy and rensselaer county institute archives and. Troybilts history goes back more than 80 years to the early days of home gardening. A trademark dispute in 1967 lead to naming their new tillers troybilt a homage to being built in troy, new york. Jun 18, 2002 author and historian don rittner has composed a thorough and highly readable history of troys development across three centuries. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Com local author don rittner holds his new book troy through. This book was published by the history press in june, 2010. In the tradition of dorothea lange and robert frank, an eyeopening portrait of the rise and fall of the american working class, and a shockingly intimate visual history of troy, new york that arcs over five hundred yearsfrom henry hudson to the industrial revolution to a group of contemporary young women as they grow, survive, and love. Nov 21, 2018 brenda ann kenneallys masterful new photo book, upstate girls. The history of the central troy historic district is, particularly in its earlier years, the history of troy itself. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. It led the nation in iron production throughout much of the nineteenth century, and its factories turned out bells and castiron stoves that were sold the world over.
It once housed the burden water wheel, the most powerful vertical water wheel in history. 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 north of albany in the us state of new york. Rensselaer county, new york in the civil war ny military. The rensselaer county historical society rchs is hosting a downton troy courtyard party on tuesday, august 12th from 5pm to 8pm inspired by the popular television series, downton abbey, rchs will be hosting a summer evening party in the courtyard of the historical society in troy, ny. Reclaiming the industrial past by carolyn kitch, the great bridge. Troy is a city in the us state of new york and the seat of rensselaer county. Located in troy, ny, mullally brothers refrigeration is a fullservice industrial refrigeration company that works for many major manufacturers and distributors in the northeast.
Southwick, age 31, of albany, who each claimed to be the youngest member of the incoming u. Iron and cottonworker protest in troy and cohoes, new york. House of representatives actually, it was local representativeelect wallace t. The home of uncle sam, the collar city, and the birthplace of the american industrial revolution, troy has a colorful and engaging history. Burden iron works museum troy 2020 all you need to know. Industry and business in troy and rensselaer county, ny. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
The plattsburgh daily press in late 1894 factchecked the boasts of m. Troy white pages phone books in new york ny whitepages. Troy is located on the western edge of rensselaer county and on the eastern bank of the hudson river. An illustrated history september 29, 2019 by editorial staff leave a comment diana s. History of troy, new york troy, the seat of rensselaer county, is a city on the east bank of the hudson river. Search business profiles for troy, new york book printing at. Troy archives page 4 of 9 the new york history blog. Until the later 19th century, the present downtown area was the city. Welcome to the book house of stuyvesant plaza the book.
A comprehensive history of the potable water supply in troy, new york troy, 1991. Attendees are invited to adopt 1920s attire andor accessories. A chronicle of life and pain in upstate new york the new. A collar city history chronicles the transformation of the city from an untamed wilderness inhabited by the early mohican tribe into a vibrant, modern industrial metropolis. The gateway works to celebrate and preserve the industrial. These factors have led to a sizable degree of dilapidation and. The iron works site was listed on the national register of historic places as an archaeological site in 197. More detailed information on troy and regional history.
Burden iron works museum troy 2020 all you need to. Tells the forgotten but surprising stories of the many handsome and significant buildings in downtown troy, new york. The citys rich human and industrial legacy is explored in this unprecedented pictorial collection. During his senior year in high school, he wrote his first book, a novel called the meatloaf incident and other adventures that is based on his experiences growing up in a rural community. Sep 14, 2018 from the story of troy we see railroad spikes, detachable collars and the industrial hubbub that often left workers behind. Before steam and other more efficient forms of energy took over, troy was an industrial center supplying the nation and the world with products forged with the citys resources. Places relate to where our ancestors emigrated from and where they settled. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Hudsonmohawk industrial gateway 1 e industrial pkwy troy, ny. Troy, ny, city directory, 18611920, 1921 not published, 19221935 new york state library troy, ny, telephone book 194546, 194849, 194950 new york state library troy, new york city directory, 1890 ancestry.
View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of dean leith to the capital roots 594 river st troy, ny 12180 or unity house, 33 second street, troy, ny 12180 or hudson mohawk industrial. It is widely believed that george washington gale ferris jr. In the 19thcentury, the golden age for troy, it was known as the collar city for its shirt factories. The new world, and especially new york, meant unparalleled. A collar city history chronicles the transformation of the city from. Today, troy is home to rensselaer polytechnic institute, the oldest private engineering and technical university in the us, founded in 1824. Troy city hall 433 river street, suite 5001 troy, ny 12180 hours. Troy, ancient city made famous by homers account of the trojan war. The tribes disappearance from the area is the basis of james fenimore coopers novel last of the mohicans. The following is taken from third annual report of the bureau of military statistics of the state of new york, albany. List of books and articles about troy the ancient city. Popular industrial history books meet your next favorite book. Troy has since claimed to be the historical home of uncle sam.