This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Carving Models Popular Hobby By TOM GIBBONS
Harrison C. Shanks of 1731 Highland Ave carves detailed scale replicas of Troy fire apparatus. The bricklayer spends four to five months on each model including pumpers a hook and ladder and Rescue squad trucks. He uses wood brass and plaster to craft lead parts and also collects materials for an antique horse drawn streamer.
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City of
Troy
Fire Department
Harrison C. Shanks
Highland Ave
Shanks
Central Fire
Troy Model Railroad Club
Exacto
Helow—The
Mark
Scott
Mr. Shanks
Fitzgerald Brewery
River Street
Farnam Steamer
Pawling Avenue