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Beginning in 1810, Albany was one of the ten most populous cities in the nation, a distinction that it held until the 1860 census. In the 20th century, the city opened one of the first commercial airports in the world, the precursor of today's Albany International Airport.
Vor 6 Tagen · Albany, city, capital (1797) of the state of New York, U.S., and seat (1683) of Albany county. It lies along the Hudson River, 143 miles (230 km) north of New York City. The heart of a metropolitan area that includes Troy and Schenectady, it is a port city, the northern terminus of the deepwater.
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The city was officially chartered in 1686 under English rule. It became the capital of New York in 1797 after the formation of the United States. Albany is the oldest surviving settlement of the original British thirteen colonies north of Virginia. No other city in the United States has been continuously chartered as long. [12]
Learn about Albany's rich history dating back more than 400 years, from its Dutch and British origins to its role as the capital of New York State. Explore the historic sites, museums, and attractions that showcase Albany's place in American history.
Geschichte. Albany Mitte des 19. Jh. Die europäische Besiedlung des Gebiets begann 1614 mit dem Bau des niederländischen Forts Nassau, das nach vier Jahren aufgegeben wurde. 1624 wurde es durch Fort Oranje ersetzt, das westlich der heutigen Dunn Memorial Bridge lag und die Aufgabe hatte, den Pelzhandel zu sichern.
Ref.-nummerBezeichnungAdresseName Der Mps8000257755–57 S. Pearl St.14. Feb. 198071000515Academy Park18. Feb. 197172000812Eagle St. an der Maiden Lane4. Sep. 197276001202135 Washington Ave.12. Juli 1976Discover the History of Albany, New York. 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.
Albany, City (pop., 2010: 97,856), capital of New York state, U.S. It lies along the Hudson River 145 mi (230 km) north of New York City. The first permanent settlement, named Beverwyck, was built in 1624 by the Dutch. When the British took the area in 1664, the village was renamed to honour the duke of York and Albany.
