Since 1893 the Altamont Fair has been keeping the age-old tradition of country fairs alive with entertaining acts, music, midways, circus & carnival acts, competition and exhibits. It serves as a place where community engagement takes place; where love is kindled; where young people learn friendship, explore the arts, pursue agrarian lifestyles, and learn how to work together with their peers. It is a place where families come together annually and enjoy the fruits of labor of many a Capital District farmer. The Altamont Fair is the only Tri-County Fair in New York serving Albany, Schenectady and Greene Counties. The year 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of the Altamont Fair, the Capital District’s most popular summer tradition. This is the Souvenir Edition.

The Altamont Fair 1893-2018 Souvenir Edition: Bringing City and Country together with Tradition since 1893

History

Rittner, Don

Americas

New Netherland Press

Founded in 1931 in Schenectady, New York by nurse M. Grace Jorgensen, Bellevue Maternity Hospital grew into the most trusted name in women's health care. It remained the region's premier facility dedicated to the care of women & infants while under the Jorgensen family tenure.

Delivery With Grace: Bellevue Maternity Hospital 1931-2001

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

There are few institutions in America that can claim that they have been servicing the needs of indigent children for over 185 years. Yet, Vanderheyden, formerly known as Vanderheyden Hall and before that the Troy Orphan Asylum, has been doing just that. Vanderheyden's rich history of serving the needs of young children goes unmatched in the Capital District of New York. To celebrate the 185 years of service as an incorporated institution, this book gives a photo history of the orphans who were residents of the Troy Orphan Asylum from 1833 onward. This is a companion version of the 600-page Vanderheyden: History of The Troy Orphan Asylum 1833-2018 by the author.

Troy Orphan Asylum: A Pictorial History

Don Rittner

The Altamont Fair Bringing City and Country together with Tradition since 1893. Collector's Edition: Bringing City and Country together with Tradition since 1893

Based on the true story of a middle-aged woman looking for adventure and a new meaning in life. Reflections and growth and in many ways a second coming of age. The story covers everything from mountain passes to vibrators and so much more along the way.

Stilettos in the rearview

Literature & Fiction

Nelson, Lauren

Genre Fiction

This collection of images over the centuries brings to light some of the people, events, and institutions that made Watervliet New York an important and early manufacturing center in the Capital District. This first volume presents Watervliet’s streetscapes: scenes from the many businesses, manufacturers, and mom and pop establishments that give the city this rich history. Many old timers will remember many of the stories each picture presents and provide to the younger reader a historical context to where they live and call home.

Watervliet Historic Images

This collection of images over the centuries brings to light some of the people, events, and institutions that made Watervliet, New York an important and early manufacturing center in the Capital District. This second volume presents Watervliet's Erie Canal. Scenes along the canal of businesses, manufacturers, mom and pop stores, homes, and people that give the city this rich history. Many old timers will remember many of the stories each picture presents and provide to the younger reader a historical context to where they live and call home.

Watervliet: The Canal Days

This collection of images over the centuries brings to light some of the people, events, and institutions that made Watervliet New York an important and early manufacturing center in the Capital District. This third volume presents the Watervliet Arsenal, an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility located in the northern part of Watervliet. The arsenal is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations during the War of 1812. Many old timers and family members will remember working at the arsenal and have stories to tell. For some it was the center of their life.

Watervliet: Arsenal City

Military

Watervliet: Historic Maps

In 1988 rampant development on Long Island threatened to destroy the rare ecosystem at the region’s core: the pine barrens. Then a small band of local nature lovers stepped in to stop them. Saving Long Island tells the exciting story of the bare-knuckled battle that followed—told by the man at the center of the ring. You’ll see the stormy public meetings, the backroom brinksmanship, the media brawls. Meet the arrogant millionaire developers, the oily politicians, and the unforgettable characters who stood up to them. An inspiring story in the tradition of “Erin Brockovich” and “Norma Rae,” Saving Long Island also presents an irreverent, real-life guide to winning tactics for grass-roots activists.

Saving Long Island The David-and-Goliath Battle to Preserve the Pine Barrens

Amper, Richard

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