History Of City Marked By Confusion Over Name
The Watervliet area has carried many names since its 17th century origins including Port Schuyler Gibbons ville West Troy and Watervliet. Dutch etymology suggests flowing streams and flat overflow zones and the post office long used West Troy despite an official 1896 change. Population hovered around 15 thousand through mid 20th century and the city once hosted a ferry at 15th street linked to Revolutionary War troop movements and nearby battles.
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Killian van Rensselaer
Port Schuyler
Washington
Gibbonsville
West Troy
Watervliet
Vliet
Wadson River
U.S
Troy
Arsenal Wall
15Th Street
Saratoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Watervliet and Green Island Mills Highlight Local Industry
The Manning Co. specialty paper mills on Green Island and in Troy are part of a regional paper industry. Watervliet's Watervliet Arsenal dates to 1813 and the city boasts major manufacturing, civic groups, a 40 million dollar asset base, and a 1.5 million housing project for 90 families. The community offers churches, clubs, and extensive recreation including the Watervliet Civic Center and a city playground system.
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Carr Chain Works
Hudson River
West Point
Albany
Watervliet Arsenal
U.S
Watervliet
Waterviiet
Merchants Assn
Rotary Club
Masonic
Knights Off Columbus
Elks
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Royal Neighbors of America
Maplewood
Watervlies
Our City
Waterville Civic Center
Green Island Mall
Ming Pool
T We Mills
Troy
Albany County Health
Green Island
John A. Manning Paper Co. Inc
FaunAnal
Taar
RR Crossing Changes Authorized in Watervliet
The State Public Service Commission approved ending part time manual control of safety devices at crossings on 23rd 24th and 25th streets in Watervliet. The railroad must install new circuits to reduce unnecessary gate and light activation during switching and provide extra track level control. Estimated cost is 10 300. Local opposition none. Community groups and leaders in Watervliet organized support and volunteer efforts through local churches schools and scout units.
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State Public Service Commission
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
23Rd
24Th
25Th Streets
Watervliet
25Th Street
William T. Williamsanryocin
Reformed Church Survived Two Serious Fires
The North Reformed Church traces back to 1814 with a schoolhouse start and a 1900 and 1924 fire history. Rev. Henry K. Hamlin led 36 years, now pastor emeritus, as the congregation renovates and expands its stewardship program under Rev. Tobert J. Spencer.
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North Reformed Church
2Nd Avenue
Henry. K. Hamlin
Tobert J. Spencer
Boys Take Part in Regular Scouting Work in Waseriveld
Watervhet hosts a strong Boy Scouts program under Uncle Sam Council with 142 adults guiding 344 boys. Four cub packs eight Scout troops and two explorer posts operate year round, supporting three program phases across 52 weeks.
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Watervhet
Uncle Sam Council
Boy Scouts of America
St Patrick's Patterned After Cathe Church History
St Patrick's Church on 19th Street at 6th Avenue was founded in 1840 as the west bank of the Hudson's first Catholic church between Albany and Hudson Falls. The current church, built in 1889 and modeled on Lourdes Cathedral, sits back from the street with grand approaches. The present pastor is Rev Joseph M O Connor, with eight pastors since its founding. St Patrick's School now enrolls 465 pupils under Sisters of Mercy after Christian Brothers and Sisters of Mercy previously ran the school.
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St. Patrick’s
19Thstreet
6Th Avenue
Hudson River
Albany
Hudson Falls
23Rd Street
4Th Avenue
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Our Lady of Lourdes
France
John Corry
Joseph. M. O’connor
Edmund J. Burns
Christian Brothers
St. Patrick's School
Sisters of Mercy
St. Patrick’s School
Watervliet Police Chief Noted As Youngest In U S
Maurice J Kennen became sworn in as chief in July 1931 at age 29 making him the youngest police chief in the country. The Watervliet force includes four sergeants 19 patrolmen a matron and a fingerprint bureau under Patrolman Robert M Conlon. The department operates from City Hall with a long standing two way radio system and patrol cars updated about yearly. During 1957 there were 215 arrests 6410 calls and 203 accidents with one fatality and 106 injuries.
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Maurice J. Kennen
Kennan
Frederick M. Broderick
Francis W.connors
T. F. Connors
Frank F. Meyer
Watervliet
Henrietta Corbett
Broadway
16Th St
Colonie Menands
Troy
Green Island
Watervliet Police Benevolent Assa
Wesleyan Church Growth Since 1940 Organizing
The First Wesleyan Methodist Church at 529 5th Ave Watervliet began in 1940 with about a dozen people from Glens Falls. It bought the former South Reformed Church building and expanded as the congregation grew. In January the adjacent St Gabriel's Episcopal Chapel was purchased and remodeled under Pastor Rev Kenneth H Ross.
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Wesleyan Methodist
5Th Ave
Watervliet
Glens Falls
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Lold South Reformed Church
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Chapel
Kenneth H. Ross
Orthodox Church Grew Steadily In Maplewood
St. Basil's Russian Orthodox Church in Maplewood organized 67 years ago to serve Russian immigrants and other Orthodox groups from Russia Galicia Hungary Greeks Syrians and Albanians. The church was dedicated in 1901 by Rev Alexander Horowiteky. By the end of 1900 the area shows steady growth.
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St. Basil's
Maplewood
Russia
Gallicia
Hungary
Alexander Horowiteky
Parish Church Construction Chronology and Leaders
The church building began in 1940 and finished in 1942 under Pastor Rev. Joseph Banit. The current pastor is Rev. Basil G. Horsky, assisted by Thomas Bushallow who serves as choir director and parish reader.
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Joseph Banit
Basil G. Horsky
Father Horsky
Thomas Bushallow
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City of
Phillip Petersie Schuyler
Schuyler
Terk Hughes Division
Johnson & Johnson
Covert Mfg. CO
James Delollo
19Th St
Lickel Trains
Aggessories
Watervliet Canvas Co
Third Ave. Arsenal
Tom Farnan
Jones’ Car Works
3Rd Ave
United Traction Co
Manning Co
James S. Sage
David T. Reid
Louis W Kemp
Bay
School 9
James Foley Jr
Paul F. Finn
Henry M. Reger
Vincent Razzano Jr
Frank Bagnardi
Paul Tazbir
James Stalker
United Community Services
United Fund
Reformed
Manning 15
Paper Manufacturing Company
Patrick
Cathe
Keenan
Wesleyan Church
Orthodox Church
James Hamil CO
Munity’s History
Erie Canal
Old Basin
Maxwell House
Supreme Food Market
19Th Street
Little Lady Bakery
4Th Ave
HI Aaa
John A. Manning Paper Co., Inc
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