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Historic Fort Crailo Near Albany

Historic Fort Crailo Near Albany

Publishing Era: 1915-1930
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Misc: No. 15 in the Albany Historic Post Card Series

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Postcard Notes: The original units of Fort Crailo supposedly date from 1642 and 1659. It attained its present general appearance in the 18th Century. Here “Yankee Doodle” was written. This old Van Rennselaer house in Greenbush across the river from Albany is now a state museum.

Van Rensselaer House
Notable Streets: Riverside Avenue
Notable Buildings: Fort Crailo, Residences

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