Lansingburgh Presidents Through Annexation to Troy
The article lists village presidents of Lansingburgh from 1791 when Abraham T. Lansingh became first president through the 1901 annexation by Troy. It names numerous leaders including John B. Chipman Nicholas Weaver Jonathan E. Whipple James McQuide Henry A. Mercer and others across multiple decades.
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Lansingburgh
Abraham T. Lansingh
Troy
Abiham T. Lansingh
Serinus Lansingh
On Lane
John van Rensselaer
Elijah Jones
John D. Dickinson
David Allen
W. Walbridge
James Hickok
John M. Caswell
William McMurray
E. W. Walbridge
Nicholas Weaver
John B. Chipman
John S. Fake
John C. Filkin
John G. McMurray
Jonathan E. Whipple
Bailey G. Hathaway
Henry A. Mercer
Joseph Fox
Frederick B. Leonard
Indian Village Lansingburgh Site of Mahikan Indians
The note recalls Lansingburgh once hosting a village of the Mahikan Indians marking a historic Indigenous site in the area.
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Lansingburgh
Union Bridge of 1804 Celebrated Amid Tolls and Fire Loss
The Union Bridge built in 1804 linked Lansingburgh and Waterford, designed by Theo dore Burr and built by Samuel Shelly. It cost 50 000 dollars with 20 000 more spent in 1814 for rebuilding. it hosted grand openings in 1804 and 1835, later supported trolley lines, and burned in 1909 after a trolley spark ignited leaking gas. Tollkeeper Joseph Sturges charged three cents per man and eighteen cents per vehicle during War of 1812 disruption.
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Union Bridge
Lansingburgh
Waterford
Theodore Burr
Samuel Shelly
Burr
Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad
Reuben Field
Joseph Sturges
Bloomfield
Sturges
Union
Counterfeit Lansingburgh Gazette Notes Alert
Counterfeit Lansingburgh Gazette issue dated June 4 1838 circulates faked notes. Genuine notes bear Lansingburgh across the Eagle. Counterfeits omit this word across the spread, signaling fraud.
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Lansingburgh
Phoenix Hotel History Deep Roots in Lansingburgh
The Phoenix Hotel lineage begins with an 1780 wooden inn known as Lansingburgh or Village Hotel. It endured a major 1834 fire, was rebuilt in brick by Esek Hawkins, and prospered under Morris Van Buskirk with oyster suppers and stagecoaches. a 1864 two story north wing was added to expand accommodations.
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Lansingburgh
Phoenix
John Stillwell
Annanias Platt
Mr. Hanmer
Hanner
Thomas Hill
Russell Armington
Nathaniel Jacobs
Robert Waud
Adolphus Walbridge
Philip van Buskirk
Morris van Buskirk
Simon Vandercook
State Street
King Street
Second Avenue
van Buskirk
Ebenezer W. Walbridge
Esek Hawkins
Zebina E. Fobes
Fobes and Co
Phoenix Hotel
Upper Ferry Kept Open For Season
Lansingburgh Gazette reports the Upper or Lansing's Ferry will stay open this season for public use of the Union Bridge area about 1/10 mile north. Ferriage during low water set at 9d for a wagon with proportional rates for other items. good attendance expected. Lansingburgh April 16, 1804.
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Lansing’s
Union Bridge
Lansingburgh
Waterford
Bridge Firm Seeks Masons for Hudson River Abutments
The Union Bridge Company seeks masons to build abutments and piers for a Hudson River bridge between Lansingburgh and Waterford. Must be capable and perform good work. Witnesses include John D. Dickinson and Charles Selden. Lansingburgh census shows guests from 1850 onward and Army Hospital physicians staying at the hotel during stationing.
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Lansingburgh
Union Bridge Company
Masons
Hudson River
Waterford
John D. Dickinson
Charles Selden
Army Hospital
Voices of Moderation License Law Debate
The Lansingburgh Gazette on May 14, 1846 discusses a proposed change in the license law for grog shops. It questions legalizing taverns and imagines concerns about revelry and vice affecting the village and its daughters. The piece appeals to public virtue and modesty in deciding whether to permit such establishments.
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Lansingburgh
Horse for Sale American Spy in Lansingburgh
For sale a beautiful covering horse named American Spy in Lansingburgh. Enquire at the printing office for details, advertisement dated February 16, 1795. listing appears in notices dated February 24, 1795.
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Lansingburgh
Adv
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Second Ave
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ED Ryan & Sons
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Sixth Ave
112Th ST
Wilson’s
5Th Ave
Old Meeker and Spotten Coal Yard
Troy Savings Bank
East Greenbush
Columbia Turnpike
John J. Sanvidge
John J
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A. P. Manupella Hardware
Dela
Lindsay
Fifth Ave
Germania Hall
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Reginald J. Carignan Agency, Inc
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