Altamont Contributor(s): Lee, Keith C. (Author), McEneny, Honorable John J. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1467121835 ISBN-13: 9781467121835 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
Dewey: 974 |
LCCN: 2013952569 |
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Located on the western edge of the sprawling Van Rensselaer patent, the village of Altamont was originally called Knowersville. It first gained prominence as a stopping-off place for early travelers struggling along trails from the Hudson River to the Schoharie Valley. As time passed, roads improved and commerce grew. Once the railroad arrived in 1863, the trip from Albany took just 45 minutes, and travelers quickly embraced the beauty of the Helderberg escarpment. A commercial center, including hotels, shops, and small manufacturers, grew quickly around the new train station, and well-to-do Albanians seeking respite from city heat bought property for summer mansions on the hillside above the village. The Altamont Fair supported local agriculture and brought in visitors from around the world. Altamont reveals the beginnings of this little village under the Helderbergs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lee, Keith C.: - Keith C. Lee, an Altamont resident for nearly 30 years, has done extensive research on the history of the homes and businesses of the area. He has utilized the village s archived collection of photographs, documents, and historical records to craft this visual history. |