Albany County Collection

"Exploring the Rich History of Albany County: From Chest, 1805 to a Growing City in Wyoming" Step back in time and discover the intriguing history of Albany County

Albany County Collection: Chest, 1805 / 20. Creator: Unknown

Chest, 1805 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Chest, 1805/20

Albany County Collection: Green Island, Lake George, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Green Island, Lake George, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Green Island, Lake George, New York, c1897. Green Island is a town in Albany County, New York. The first European to the area, Samuel de Champlain

Albany County Collection: The Capitol and State Education Building, Albany, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1925

The Capitol and State Education Building, Albany, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1925
The Capitol and State Education Building, Albany, N.Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, The Capitol and State Education Building, Albany, N.Y. Postcard

Albany County Collection: State St. and New D. &H. Building, Albany, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, State St. and New D. &H

State St. and New D. &H. Building, Albany, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, State St. and New D. &H. Building, Albany, N
State St. and New D.&H. Building, Albany, N.Y. Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, State St. and New D.&H. Building, Albany, N.Y. Postcard

Albany County Collection: Postcard of Albany, New York. ca. 1940, GREETINGS from ALBANY N. Y

Postcard of Albany, New York. ca. 1940, GREETINGS from ALBANY N. Y
Postcard of Albany, New York. ca. 1940, GREETINGS from ALBANY N.Y

Albany County Collection: Postcard of New York State Capitol Building. ca. 1914, STATE CAPITOL, ALBANY, N. Y. 84

Postcard of New York State Capitol Building. ca. 1914, STATE CAPITOL, ALBANY, N. Y. 84
Postcard of New York State Capitol Building. ca. 1914, STATE CAPITOL, ALBANY, N.Y. 84

Albany County Collection: Greeting Card from Wyoming. ca. 1948, Laramie, Wyoming, USA, Laramie lies in a vast plain

Greeting Card from Wyoming. ca. 1948, Laramie, Wyoming, USA, Laramie lies in a vast plain, between famous Sherman Hill and the beautiful Snowy Range

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"Exploring the Rich History of Albany County: From Chest, 1805 to a Growing City in Wyoming" Step back in time and discover the intriguing history of Albany County. In 1805, a mysterious chest was discovered, its origins and contents unknown but captivating the imaginations of all who encountered it. Fast forward to 1844, when tensions ran high during the Anti-rent insurrection. Witness an intense attack on the Sheriff of Albany by rebels seeking justice and change. The creator Smyth immortalized this pivotal moment through art. Traveling further into history, we arrive at Lake George in New York around 1897. Green Island stands as a picturesque reminder of natural beauty that has captivated visitors for generations. Its serene waters and lush surroundings offer solace from bustling city life. Speaking of cities, let's delve into Albany itself. A postcard from ca. 1915-1925 showcases The Capitol and State Education Building - architectural marvels that symbolize power and knowledge within this vibrant cityscape. Another postcard transports us to State St. , where we catch a glimpse of the impressive New D. &H Building amidst bustling streets filled with life and energy during ca. 1915-1930. Moving forward to ca. 1940, another postcard greets us with warm wishes from Albany itself – showcasing its charm through iconic landmarks like GREETINGS from ALBANY N. Y. The grandeur continues with a majestic view of the New York State Capitol Building captured on yet another postcard dating back to ca. 1914 – STATE CAPITOL, ALBANY N. Y. , standing tall as a testament to political influence throughout decades gone by. But wait. How did Laramie, Wyoming find its way into our journey? A greeting card from ca. 1948 reminds us that while exploring one county's rich past is fascinating enough; there are countless stories waiting beyond borders.