I loved reading your article and seeing the photos, Suzanne. I was a student at Russell Sage College from 1967-71 when we still went to Glenwood for class activities. Photos of my class there appear in our yearbook. When my husband and I bought our first house in Lansingburgh in 1980, I realized that Glenwood had been turned over to the Troy Housing Authority. It was hard to accept, since I had been there when it was such a beautiful building and site. About five years ago, I was delighted to take a tour of the house at Michael Barrett's suggestion. I didn't remember being inside while a student, so it was exciting to see the interior. I'm glad that Glenwood still stands and is being cared for. Do you have any photos of other large historic buildings that were on the hill but demolished?
Unfortunately, Susan, I don't. There was a really grainy photograph in a newspaper article from when the ink factory building caught fire, but online anyway, it really doesn't give anyone a good idea of what the building really looked like. Perhaps the city or the county has photos in their records, that would certainly be interesting to find out. The museum may, as well.
I phrased that badly. He died in 1918, his family set up the foundation in 1925. I corrected it. I need to hire you as my editor, you catch everything!
I loved reading your article and seeing the photos, Suzanne. I was a student at Russell Sage College from 1967-71 when we still went to Glenwood for class activities. Photos of my class there appear in our yearbook. When my husband and I bought our first house in Lansingburgh in 1980, I realized that Glenwood had been turned over to the Troy Housing Authority. It was hard to accept, since I had been there when it was such a beautiful building and site. About five years ago, I was delighted to take a tour of the house at Michael Barrett's suggestion. I didn't remember being inside while a student, so it was exciting to see the interior. I'm glad that Glenwood still stands and is being cared for. Do you have any photos of other large historic buildings that were on the hill but demolished?
Unfortunately, Susan, I don't. There was a really grainy photograph in a newspaper article from when the ink factory building caught fire, but online anyway, it really doesn't give anyone a good idea of what the building really looked like. Perhaps the city or the county has photos in their records, that would certainly be interesting to find out. The museum may, as well.
More than likely, the Hart Cluett Museum Library has photos of these mansions. I'll check it out with Kathy Sheehan.
Great article. I'm surprised James let the ink recipe die with him, what a shame! You give his death as both 1918 and 1925, which is correct?
I phrased that badly. He died in 1918, his family set up the foundation in 1925. I corrected it. I need to hire you as my editor, you catch everything!
Haha happy to help!