City Population 2000: 61,821
Metro area: Albany
Latitude: 42.814N
Longitude: -73.94W
Time zone: Eastern Daylight Saving
Schenectady is derived from the Indian term, "End of the Pine Plains"
Thomas Edison moved his operations here in 1886; the venture eventually became General Electric
Filming location for 1998 movie, "The Horse Whisperer" and 1973 movie, "The Way We Were"
Well-known residents have included:
· Mickey Rourke, actor
· John Sayles, director, writer, actor
· Ann B. Davis, actress (housekeeper on "The Brady Bunch")
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Historic sites and museums: Schenectady Museum, Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
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Colleges and universities: Union College, Schenectady County Community College |
At City Hall, the location is 42 Deg 48’45" north latitude, 73 Deg 56’30" west longitude
What are the highest and lowest points above sea level in Schenectady County?
The Highest elevation is 1,456 feet in the western portion of the Town of Duanesburg. The lowest level is 183 feet in the Town of Niskayuna.
When was the first showing of a talking motion picture in Schenectady?
Al Jolson in "Jazz Singer," Dec. 25-31, 1927 at the Strand Theater.
What is the official song of Schenectady?
"Our Schenectady," composed by John Van Laak and sung by Judi Merriam. Adopted by Schenectady City Council Jan. 30, 1995. The lyrics follow.
In Schenectady
Our Schenectady
What a warm and friendly place it is to be
Nestled among plains and hills
With a beautiful river that always gives us thrills
And stores and shops with all that one might need or wish to see
And legends and tales and lots of history
Oh Schenectady
Our Schenectady
Let us now plan and help to make it grow
If we will all do our best
Then others can do the rest
For places to study and learn in
Places to work and earn in
Places to live in happiness
Source: Daily Gazette Jan. 31, 1995 p. B1
When were the Schenectady City schools built?
Brandywine 1904 Central Park 1923 Edison 1919 Vocational 1908 Elmer Avenue 1905 (addition 1908) Euclid Avenue 1925 Franklin 1907 Fulton 1908 Halsey 1890 (addition 1910) Hamilton 1914 Mont Pleasant High School 1930-31 Nott Terrace High School 1903 (add 1913, not used as HS after spring 1958) Horace Mann 1908 Howe 1910 Lincoln 1908 Linton High School 1957 (opened spring 1958) McKinley 1909 Nott Terrace Elementary 1884 (razed 1958) Oneida 1923 Pleasant Valley 1922 Riverside 1923 Van Corlaer 1914 (addition 1923) Washington Irving 1908 (addition 1914-22) Woodlawn 1914 Yates 1914
Source: Schenectady Union Star May 8, 1948
When did railroads first appear in Schenectady?
The DeWitt Clinton made its first run between Albany and Schenectady in 1831. From that date until 1971, passenger trains connected Schenectady with all parts of the country. Schenectady’s second railroad station was built in 1842. It was the first station on the State Street location.
Source: Schenectady County Historical Society brochure
When did the last trolleys run in Schenectady?
The last trolleys ran Jan 16, 1946 on State Street - Frank Street and State Street - McClellan Street lines.
Source: Schenectady County Historical Society, July 12, 1967
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