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America’s First Christmas Card & An Early Albany Department Store

December 10, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

America's First Christmas Card, Designed and printed by Richard H. Pease for his "Pease's Great Variety Store in the Temple of Fancy" c.1851. Image courtesy of Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections.Before F. W. Woolworths’, Whitney’s, or even Myer’s department store, there was Pease’s Great Variety Store, located in the Temple of Fancy at 516 and 518 Broadway in Albany, NY.

As with other fancy goods stores, Pease’s catered to the middle and upper middle class selling highly decorated goods like ceramics, prints, furniture and other decorative household items that progressively thinking people might have wanted to purchase. [Read more…] about America’s First Christmas Card & An Early Albany Department Store

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Albany, Albany County, Albany Institute For History and Art, Art History, Christmas, Cultural History, Holidays, Instagram, Pop Culture History

New Book Focuses On Growth of Schenectady in 1760-1800

November 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

SGII CoverBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

John F. Gearing’s new book Schenectady Genesis, Volume II: The Creation of an American City from an Anglo-Dutch Town, ca. 1760-1800 (Colonial Schenectady Project, Ltd., 2020) looks back into Schenectady’s history: from the post French & Indian War period, into the War for Independence, and later Schenectady’s own fight for independence from Albany. [Read more…] about New Book Focuses On Growth of Schenectady in 1760-1800

Filed Under: Books, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Albany, AmRev, Books, Military History, Schenectady, Schenectady County

Albany Celebrated Grover Cleveland’s 1884 Nomination for President

October 14, 2020 by Maury Thompson Leave a Comment

Grover Cleveland courtesy Library of CongressAfter the 1884 Democratic National Convention closed at Chicago, the nation’s attention turned to Albany, where nominee-in-waiting Grover Cleveland was doing his best not to make news prematurely. [Read more…] about Albany Celebrated Grover Cleveland’s 1884 Nomination for President

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Albany, Grover Cleveland, Political History

Frances Perkins, One of America’s Most Influential Women, Remains Unrecognized

September 23, 2020 by James S. Kaplan 2 Comments

Frances Perkins meets with American workersFrances Perkins, who served as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor in all four terms of his administration, is often credited with designing many of the New Deal’s social welfare programs, including Social Security.  As such, she ranks among the most influential women of the 20th Century.

Few however, know that Perkins began her career in the Hell’s Kitchen area of the city of New York, work that as inspired inn part by a chance meeting an Irish Tammany Hall District Leader Tom McManus. [Read more…] about Frances Perkins, One of America’s Most Influential Women, Remains Unrecognized

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Albany, FDR, Labor History, New Deal, New York City, Political History, Prohibition

Shakespeare Monologues in Ten Broeck Gardens

August 21, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Confetti Stage actors Chad Reid and Angel ValentineThe Albany County Historical Association has partnered with Confetti Stage to present “A Summer Afternoon’s Dream: Shakespeare Monologues in the Ten Broeck Gardens,” set for Saturday August 22 from 2 to 3:30 pm. [Read more…] about Shakespeare Monologues in Ten Broeck Gardens

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Albany, Albany County Historical Association, art, Performing Arts, Ten Broeck Mansion, Theatre

UPDATE: USS Slater Return to Albany Delayed

August 18, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

UPDATE 8/21: This process has been halted due to a water leak. Repairs are underway and the ship is expected to make her journey home next week.

USS Slater, the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America, is expected to depart Staten Island via tugboats on Friday, August 21 at 10:30 am for her voyage back to Albany following shipyard repairs.

The voyage is expected to take approximately 20 hours, but due to traffic on the river it is impossible to predict arrival times. [Read more…] about UPDATE: USS Slater Return to Albany Delayed

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Albany, USS Slater

Albany Institute Presenting ‘Voices of HerStory’ Virtual Programs

August 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

HerStoryThis August, the Albany Institute of History & Art is set to present “Voices of HerStory,” a series of public programs exploring diverse perspectives on the women’s suffrage movement and its continuing legacy today. [Read more…] about Albany Institute Presenting ‘Voices of HerStory’ Virtual Programs

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Albany, Albany Institute For History and Art, Political History, Suffrage Movement, womens history

Schuyler Mansion Reopens for Reserved Tours

August 10, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Schuyler Mansion

Schuyler Mansion, located at 32 Catherine Street in Albany’s historic South End, was the 18th century home of Revolutionary War Major-General Philip Schuyler (1733–1804) and his family.

The Mansion has reopened to the public, by reservation only. All tours will be an Open House (self-guided) format, directed by staff, and limited to 10 people max. [Read more…] about Schuyler Mansion Reopens for Reserved Tours

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Albany, Schuyler Mansion

Ten Broeck Mansion Announces Tours, New Exhibits

August 10, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ten Broeck Exterior 2019 squareThe Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association, has reopened for tours.

The Mansion is featuring new exhibits in its museum spaces. New exhibits include displays in the 1880s Butler’s Pantry, an exhibit comparing dining in the Federalist period to the late Victorian era, an exhibit on the Ten Broeck Mansion gardens, and display of a historic Dutch family Bible. [Read more…] about Ten Broeck Mansion Announces Tours, New Exhibits

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Albany, Albany County Historical Association, Ten Broeck Mansion

Albany Institute of History & Art Reopening Saturday

July 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

San Marco by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932) ca. 1895, oil on canvas, courtesy Albany Institute of History & Art.The Albany Institute of History & Art is set to re-open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 25th. The museum will re-open with new protocols in place to help create a safe environment.  [Read more…] about Albany Institute of History & Art Reopening Saturday

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Albany, Albany Institute of History & Art, art, Art Exhibit, exhibits

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