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The Central Troy Historic District is an irregularly shaped, 96-acre (39 ha) area of downtown Troy, New York, United States.It has been described as "one of the most perfectly preserved 19th-century downtowns in the [country]" [3] with nearly 700 properties in a variety of architectural styles from the early 19th to mid-20th centuries.
The park today includes the following recreational areas: 14 tennis courts, four handball courts, two basketball courts, playground, picnic areas, soccer field, comfort station, spray pool, nature trail, a roadway which surrounds the park with eight parking areas, and finally Uncle Sam memorial pavilion which overlooks the city of Troy below.
Mame Faye, born Mary Alice Faye (August 15, 1866 – May 5, 1943), [1] (sometimes spelled Mame Fay, Mayme Fay, Maime Fay, etc.) [2] was a madam from Troy, New York.She ran a brothel at 1725 6th Avenue in the heart of the red-light district, which was known as The Line, [3] from approximately 1906 to 1941. [1]
Troy's first desirable residential neighborhood. Many houses from 1820s-1840s. Merged into Central Troy Historic District in 1986. 101: Sharpe Homestead and Cemetery: Sharpe Homestead and Cemetery: May 19, 2005 : 44 Laura Ln.
Troy Flag Day parade – was the largest Flag Day parade in the US. It started in 1967 and ended in 2017. [26] Troy River Fest – arts, crafts and music festival held every June in the downtown district. [27] Uncle Sam Parade – was held near Samuel Wilson's birthday in mid-September. It was held last in 2015 after 40 years. [28]
It’s time to hit the town! Here are 10 spots to check out.
Southwick Beach State Park is a New York State park that lies along an unusual stretch of sandy beach on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The park is 464 acres (188 ha) in size with a 3,500 foot (1,100 m) length of beach, and is visited annually by about 100,000 people. [ 1 ]
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