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The Joy of Troy
ONCE-MIGHTY TROY, N.Y., one of the nation’s wealthiest cities in the glory days of the Industrial Revolution (iron, steel, precision tools, shirts and collars), fell on hard times in the 20th century, but much of its impressive — in fact, … Continue reading
Posted in ARCHITECTURE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, HUDSON VALLEY, TRAVEL
Tagged Antiques Row, Hart-Cluett House, Illium Cafe, Lucas Confectionery, McCarthy building, Monument Square, Rice Building, River Street, Russell Sage College, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Suzanne Spellen, Troy, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Washington Park
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Exploring Albany
JUST SPENT TWO DAYS in Albany, N.Y., underrated capital of the Empire State, enjoying its fanciful row house architecture and the unexpected beauty of Washington Park. I was there to visit my cousin Susan, who’s just moved there for a … Continue reading
Posted in CATSKILLS, HUDSON VALLEY, TRAVEL
Tagged Albany, Lark Street, Washington Park, Washington Park historic district
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The Filet of the Neighborhood
Part four of the apartment-hunt quartet and then we’ll give it a rest. Sunday morning I saw a historic goodie of a flat in Fort Greene, on a block I was always curious about: the glorious Washington Park, northernmost rim … Continue reading
