History of albany ny book clubs

Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 1129 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Book house of stuyvesant plaza 1475 western ave albany, ny. Dec 18, 2019 the book house of stuyvesant plaza is located in albany, n. The last remaining german club in the albany area is the germanamerican club of albany. The student association at ualbany is the recognized undergraduate student government, and helps organize concerts, comedy shows and multicultural and. Albany club celebrates 100 years at 91 king street east. Albany chronicles, or more fully, albany chronicles. History of new yorks capital city, takes us on a virtual tour of street.

Join us for our membersonly history book club, meeting four times between october 2019 and may 2020. It was then that the founding fathers stated its goals, to establish and maintain reading and assembly rooms, to promote social intercourse among its members, and to. The following information on the history of the germanamerican club was compiled and written by ulrich fellehner in 1995 and edited and revised by christopher white in 2007. Wyatt, the androids dream by john scalzi, something wicked this way comes by ray bradbury, th. By 1851 a journey could be made the full length of the hudson from new york city to greenbush, which was across the river from albany. In 1831, railroad travel between schenectady and albany began. Book club groups in albany heres a look at some book club groups near albany. Irishamerican heritage museum jewish virtual library an overview of albany s jewish history. Albany public library card holders have free access to thousands of. University club of albany 141 washington avenue albany, ny 12210 5184631151. Assisted by local writers by howell, george rogers, 18331899.

The county seat and largest city is albany, the state capital of new york. The business and professional womens club of albany, new york, bpw was founded in 1934 with 22 charter members as a chapter of the business and professional womens clubs of new york state, inc. Our undergraduate program prepares students for careers in fields as diverse as law, education, religion, journalism, business, and government. Find groups in albany, new york about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The area was originally inhabited by an algonquian indian tribe, the mohican, as well as the iroquois, five nations of whom the easternmost, the mohawk, had the closest relations with traders and. The womans club of albany is one of the oldest notforprofit community organizations in the capital region. Find groups in albany, new york about topic and meet people in your local. Listen closely as a hudson river expert talks about the history of the region and the river, including the evolution of industries. It is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of albany and the upper hudson valley region. During the 19th century, the citys population continued to expand with a variety of ethnic groups from europe, the majority of which were irish, german and jewish. Then reading into history is a family book club for history detectives like you. Design for the new york state capitol began in 1867. People, places, and organizations of 19thcentury new york is an archive chronicling the people and organizations of new york city during the 19th century. We are a charter member of capital region local first, home to over forty book clubs and regularly host readings by local.

August 10th 2017 book club meet up by laura 1 post 2 views last updated jul 07, 2017 12. Reciprocating clubs newsletters book an event u club foundation history calendar contact board of directors members log in youll always enjoy a warm welcome at the uclub. When henry hudson arrived in 1609, the area was already home to the haudenosaunee iroquois and the dutch had established a trading post. Sarah clark, creative services coordinator at the albany public library, started a book club with a. Cruise the mighty hudson river aboard the dutch apple ii on this 90minute albany, n. Take a deeper dive into albanys history with a virtual tour of the albany heritage exhibit. A history of here albany history blog contains quite a few posts on the pine hills section hoxie. Well read a great fiction title, then have our discussion. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to congregation beth emeth, 100 academy rd, albany. Henry hudson first claimed this area for the dutch in 1609. Since its inception, albany has been a central part of the history of new york state. Its northern border is formed by the mohawk river, at its confluence with the hudson river, which is on the east.

The albany county history collaborative is a coalition of historical societies in albany county who work together on programming, on the promotion of heritage tourism, and on providing educational resources about albany countys history. If youd like to support the cemetery, please see the link below for a list of ways including the annual fund, membership in the friends of the albany rural cemetery, and volunteering. From the newyork historical society, gateway to north america. Our graduate programs prepare students for careers in higher education, secondaryschool teaching, museums, history and media, and. Clubs and student organizations university at albany, suny. In 1797, albany became the official capital of new york state. The museum is temporarily closed to help contain the spread of covid19, but the book club is still meeting online. It is a unique collection of historical directories, member lists, travel guides and other resources. Fur traders established the first european settlement in 1614. The book house of stuyvesant plaza is entering its 37th year of service to the capital district.

Pruyn collection of the mayors of albany, owned by the albany institute and historical and art society. History founded in 1881 as the department of pharmacy of union university, the college. New york city contains roughly 660 miles of subway track connecting 468 subway stationsthe lowest of which is located 180 feet below street level. Weve rounded up half a dozen capital region book clubs to highlight. The university club of albany came into being on march 21, 1901 in the chapel of the old albany academy. Two months later, on may 9, the club was officially incorporated. The wca is one of the oldest notforprofit community organizations in the capital region. When henry hudson arrived in 1609, the area was already home to the haudenosaunee iroquois and the dutch had established a trading post in 1797, albany became the official capital of new york state.

Clubs and student organizations at ualbany, there are a multitude of options for meeting likeminded students who share a passion or common interest in politics, sports, religion, or culture. Dona stulmaker obituary albany, ny albany times union. Media in category history of albany, new york the following 200 files are in this category, out of 244 total. Meet kindred book lovers in a local meetup book club. Mar 14, 2018 the history of the albany rural cemetery is closely interlaced with albany s history. Not only did the city become the states capital after the american revolution, but the historic erie canal played an important role in the citys growing transportation system.

Sandra krystal is the discussion leader of the new york historicals history book club. Carl johnsons excellent blog highlighting history from the albany, troy, and schenectady area. We donate to local organizations serving the needs of. We have all the traditional library resources you need books and movies. Since then, albany has been a center for banking, railroads, and international trade. We are a mix of guys, gals, recently graduated, recently retired, and everything in between. After england took control of the colony of new netherland from the dutch, albany county was created on november 1, 1683, by new york governor thomas dongan, and confirmed on october 1, 1691. Robert fultons steamship clermont made its first trip from new york city to albany in 1807. The stephen and harriet myers residence albany 2020 all. After the phenomenal success of last years moby dick book club, historic albany foundation is once again partnering with discover albany and the new york state writers institute to offer an albanyconnected book club. Settled in the early 1600s, the city of albany combines its historical roots with visionary thinking empowered by hundreds of years as the governmental seat of new york state. We donate to local organizations serving the needs of women and children, volunteer for a wide range of projects, and offer opportunities for new social, professional and community connections. Constructed from 18171825, the erie canal is one of the greatest engineering marvels in the history of new york state.

Take a deeper dive into albany s history with a virtual tour of the albany heritage exhibit. After the phenomenal success of last years moby dick book club, historic albany foundation is once again partnering with discover albany and the new york. The history of albany, new york, begins with the first interaction of europeans with the native indian tribes who had long inhabited the area. A look at some of the areas best book clubs times union. Every month, join us for a touching, funny, or emotional story or all three together. The area was originally inhabited by an algonquian indian tribe, the mohican, as well as the iroquois, five nations of whom the easternmost, the mohawk, had the closest relations with traders and settlers in albany. You will read and discuss an eclectic mix of fiction historical, sci fifantasy, humorous, etc. The book house is home to more than 30 book clubs and reading and signing events.