Schenectady

February 21 2018

A Ouija Board Collection in Schenectady

Capital Region Capital Region, Schenectady

by Chris Clemens Upstate’s fascination with the spirit world has existed for as long as humans have lived here. The first half of the 19th century gave birth to a wild fire of religious movements and spiritual activity. Even today, some would argue that the spiritual landscape is still very unique. So, it’s probably no […]

This Day In Upstate History

1815 After previously suffering a devastating fire, the remains of Abbatt Mill in Pleasant Valley are auctioned off. John DeLergne and Luther Thwing purchased the site for $13,000 at the auction.

1844 The Salvation Army comes to Rochester in Monroe County for the first time.

1876 The first high school in Albany is dedicated

1939 After lying in disrepair and abandon for years, the Pavilion at Rock City Park in Olean, New York, Cattaragus County, burns entirely.

2018 The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 1.5 magnitude earthquake under Lake Ontario, approximately 26 miles NNW off the coast of Sodus Point.

2019 Maid of the Mist President Christopher Glynn announces the construction of two all-electric, emission-free boats, the first of their kind built in the United States to be launched for service in the fall of 2019.