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Capital Region Memories: A Pictorial History of the mid-1800s through the 1930s

Hardcover book, 152 pages

Rated 4.8 out of 5, 39 reviews
$31.45 Regular price $44.95
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About the book

Capital Region Memories: A Pictorial History of the mid-1800s through the 1930s

The Times Union is pleased to present this hardcover coffee-table book, "Capital Region Memories: A Pictorial History of the mid-1800s through the 1930s."

This heirloom-quality, 152-page book features a glimpse of life in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties through stunning historic photos from the archives of local area historical organizations, as well as never-before-published submissions from our readers.

Contributions from the archives of our partners:
• Albany Firefighters Museum
• Albany Institute of History & Art
• Albany Public Library
• Clarksville Historical Society
• Duanesburg Historical Society
• Glenville History Center
• Grafton Historical Society
• Greenbush Historical Society
• Hart Cluett Museum
• Historic Cherry Hill
• Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls
• Hoosick Township Historical Society
• M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany, SUNY, University Photograph Collection
• National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
• New York State Archives
• Pittstown Historical Society
• Ravena Coeymans Historical Society
• Sand Lake Historical Society
• Saratoga Springs Public Library
• Schenectady County Historical Society
• Stillwater Public Library
• Village of Nassau
• Watervliet Historical Society

  • Hardcover, 152 pages, heirloom quality
  • Hundreds of historic photographs of the capital region from the mid-1800s through 1939
  • Limited edition, collector's item
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Broadway at the United States Hotel, Saratoga Springs, circa 1907. Courtesy Library of Congress / #LC-DIG-det-4a27640
The book

A limited-edition coffee-table book

Format
Hardcover, limited edition
Pages
152
Size
11.375 × 9.75 in
Printing
Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
Printed in
North America
Ships
Now, direct from the publisher
Publisher
Pediment Publishing
ISBN
9781597259330
Presented by
Made to be kept

Built like something you’ll hand down

A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.

We are Pediment Publishing, an independent publisher of premium books and wall art. We have been wowing millions of customers for more than 25 years, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

Engine House No. 1 at Western and Washington Avenues in Albany, March 30, 1920. Courtesy Albany Institute of History & Art
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Customer Reviews

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Geroge C. (Stuyvesant, New York)

We are enjoying the book so far -- has many interesting photos and we are trying to relate to what we know

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Douglas B. (New York, New York)
Douglas Bennett

Great Book

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ANDREW M. (Ballston Spa, New York)

Great collection. Well organized. Well-written introductions to each section. Images fascinating and diverse. Great addition to my library.

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Lawrence D. (Albany, New York)
Time Travelling

An excellent book with photos that makes one feel like you are travelling back in time. The Times Union should publish more books like this considering the wealth of photos they must have in their archives. Also, they should consider selling their historical photos.

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Charles H. (Guilderland, New York)

great memorial to our past! nicely don! Thanks for the great job!!!

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John M. (Albany, New York)

Excellent
Thank you.

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lisa l. (Latham, New York)

Great

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Jennifer S. (Albany, New York)
What a Step Back in Time! - 'Capital Region Memories'

Pictorial memories are a great way to study a history of any given place. I'm so glad our eminent archivist, the Times Union, saw fit to undertake this endeavor and to share it with those in the Capital Region and beyond. For both young and old, here is local history at your fingertips.

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