Schenectady

Founded by the Dutch in 1661, Schenectady is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its rich history includes surviving the 1690 massacre, becoming a major provider of brooms, working hard as a canal town, and inventing many of lifes modern conveniencesfrom light bulbs to refrigerators to jet engines.

About the author

Schenectady County and city historian, archeologist, and author Don Rittner has spent half his life researching the city's history. He now details in photographs the changes that have occurred during the last century to Schenectady's downtown.

Product details

• Authors: Don Rittner
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2007
• EAN: 9780738550282
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-5028-2
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 235 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Series: Then & Now (Arcadia); Then and Now; Then & Now (Arcadia)
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous