SCHENECTADY NEW YORK, CENTRE ST. Mohawk Hotel Baths, Commerce, People pm 1910

Description: Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2020 census, the city’s population of 67,047 made it the state’s ninth largest city by population. The city is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, which is about 15 miles southeast. Schenectady was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many of whom came from the Albany area and incorporated in 1798. The name “Schenectady” is derived from the Mohawk word “skahnehtati” meaning “beyond the pines” and used for the area around Albany. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the river. Connected to the west by the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, Schenectady developed rapidly in the 19th century as part of the Mohawk Valley trade, manufacturing, and transportation corridor. By 1824, more people worked in manufacturing than agricultural or trade, like many New York cities. This uncredited card, postmarked 1910, chronicles “Centre Street, Schenectady, N.Y.” and is in good condition with minor wear and a clean, clear image of the street at a corner with signs for a “Hardware Store”, “Rogers Paint”, a “Printing” shop, a great sign on the side of “The Mohawk Hotel and Baths” and people on the street. The reverse is clean with a message from “Fred” who talks about “General Electric Shop”, “the largest in the world”. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections. I am haveing problems with my new scanner and the image is clearer than it appears on the scan. Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart

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