Industrial Heritage Program

From the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 through the mid-20th century, companies constructed headquarters, warehouses, mills, manufacturing and utility buildings to support leading industries. However, in the second half of the 20th century, as much of manufacturing abandoned upstate New York, massive industrial buildings were left vacant. These structures now present significant development challenges. 

The Preservation League is working with Troy Architectural Program (TAP) to create development and rehabilitation plans for selected buildings, to illustrate the potential of the sites and to celebrate their host communities’ history. The project is supported by the J.M. Kaplan Fund with additional assistance from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

• Rodger's Liquor Building
  (International Harvester Company)
  960 Broadway, Albany
• The Sanford Clock Tower Building
  37 Prospect Street, Amsterdam
• Mooradian's Building 
  (Wilbur Campbell Stephens Company Factory)
  599 River Street, Troy
• Lindy's Hardware
  285 2nd Street, Troy
• Freight Building
  (Grossman's Bargain Outlet)
  1410 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady

Read more about the buildings in the project.