Landmarks of Albany County, New York, Part 22

Author: Parker, Amasa Junius, 1843-1938, ed
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason
Number of Pages: 1374

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EZRA S. CARR, M. D., Chemistry and Pharmacy. 1853 to 1857.

JOHN V. P. QUACKENBUSH, M. D., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children, 1855 to 1856; Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children, 1856 to 1859; Obstet- rics and Diseases of Women and Children, 1859 to 1870; Diseases of Women and Children, 1876; died 1876.

CHARLES H. PORTER, M. D., Chemistry and Pharmacy, 1857 to 1859; Chemistry and Medical Jurisprudence, 1859 to 1864.

GEORGE F. BARKER, M. D., Acting Professor of Chemistry, 1862 to 1863.

JACOB S. MOSHER, M. D., Ph. D., Lecturer on Chemistry, 1864; Chemistry and Medical Jurisprudence, 1864 to 1876; Medical Jurisprudence and Hygiene, 1876 to 1882; Pathology, Practice, Clinical Medicine and Hygiene, 1882 to 1883; died 1883.

S. OAKLEY VANDER POEL, M. D., LL. D , General Pathology and Clinical Medicine, 1867 to 1870; Theory and Practice and Clinical Medicine, 1876 to 1878; Pathology, Practice and Clinical Medicine, 1878 to 1882; Emeritus Professor of Pathology, Prac- tice and Clinical Medicine, 1882 to 1886; died 1886.

JAMES E. POMFRET, M. D., Lecturer on Anatomy, 1861; Physiology, 1867 to 1869; died 1869.

JOHN V. LANSING, M. D., Materia Medica, 1867 to 1870; Physiology and Clinical Medicine, 1870 to 1873; Principles and Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine, 1873 to 1876; died 1880.

HENRY R. HASKINS, M. D., Surgical and Descriptive Anatomy, 1869 to 1874; Anat- omy, 1874 to 1876; died 1884.

ALBERT VANDER VEER, M. D., General and Special Anatomy, 1869 to 1873; Princi- ples and Practice of Surgery, 1876 to 1880; Principles and Practice of Surgery and Clinical Surgery, 1880 to 1883; Surgery and Clinical Surgery, 1883 to 1889, Didatic, Abdominal and Clinical Surgery, 1889 to -.

EDMUND R. PEASLEE, M. D., Diseases of Women, 1870 to 1873.

MEREDITH CLYMER, M. D., Diseases of the Nervous System and the Mind, 1870 to 1873.

WILLIAM P. SEYMOUR, M. D., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children, 1870 to 1876.

GEORGE T. STEVENS, M. D., Ophthalmology and Orthopedic Surgery, 1870 to 1873; Physiology and Ophthalmology, 1873 to 1875; Ophthalmology, 1875 to 1876.

JOHN M. BIGELOW, M. D., Materia Medica, 1870 to 1873; Materia Medica and The- rapeutics, 1873; Materia Medica and Therapeutics, 1876 to 1882; Materia Medica and Therapeutics, Diseases of the Throat and Clinical Laryngoscopy, 1882 to 1888; Ma- teria Medica, Therapeutics and Diseases of the Throat and Nose, 1888 to 1896; Dis- eases of the Throat and Nose, 1896 to -.

MAURICE PERKINS, M. D., Chemistry and Toxicology, 1870 to 1876; Chemical Phi- losophy and Organic Chemistry, 1876 to

IRA HARRIS, LL. D., Medical Jurisprudence, 1870 to 1874.

WILLIS G. TUCKER, M. D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 1871 to 1874; Lec- turer on Materia Medica and Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 1874 to 1875; Ad- junct Professor of Materia Medica and Chemistry, 1875 to 1876; Inorganic and Ana-

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lytical Chemistry, 1876 to 1882; Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and Medical Jurisprudence, 1882 to 1887; Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology, 1887 to - -.

WILLIAM HAILES, M. D., Lecturer on Pathological Anatomy 1874 to 1875; Adjunct Professor of Pathological Anatomy, 1875 to 1876; Histology and Pathological Anat- omy, 1876 to 1886; Histology and Pathological Anatomy and Clinical Surgery, 1886 to -

HARRISON E. WEBSTER, A. M., Lecturer on Physiology, 1875 to 1880.

JOHN SWINBURNE, M. D., Fractures and Dislocations and Clinical Surgery, 1876 :0) 1880; died 1889.

LEWIS BALCH, M. D., Anatomy, 1876 to 1887; Anatomy and Medical Jurispru- dence, 1887 to 1890; Medical Jurisprudence, 1890 to 1891; Emeritus Professor of Anatomy and Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, 1891 to 1893; Emeritus Professor of Anatomy and Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, 1893 to 1895; Emeritus Pro- fessor of Anatomy and Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Hygiene, 1895 to 1896; Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Hygiene, 1896 to - -.

SAMUEL B. WARD, M. D., Surgical Pathology and Operative Surgery, 1876 to 1880; Surgical Pathology and Operative Surgery and Clinical Surgery, 1880 to 1883; Pa- thology, Practice, Clinical Medicine and Hygiene, 1883 to --

JOHN P. GRAY; M. D., LL. D., Psychological Medicine, 1876 to 1886; died 1886. EDWARD R. HUN, M. D., Diseases of Nervous System, 1876 to 1880; died 1880.

JAMES P. BOYD, JR., M. D., Diseases of Women and Children, 1876; Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children, 1876 to 1886; Obstetrics, Gynecology and Diseases of Children, 1886 to -

CYRUS S. MERRILL, M. D., Opthalmology, 1876 to 1881 ; Opthalmology and Otology. 1881 to

S. O. VANDER POEL, JR., Adjunct Professor of Pathology. Practice and Clinical Medicine, 1880 to 1884.

FRANKLIN TOWNSEND, JR., M. D., Lecturer on Physiology, 1880 to 1881; Professor of Physiology, 1881 to 1891; Emeritus Professor of Physiology, 1891 to 1895; died 1895.

FREDERIC C. CURTIS, M. D., Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, 1880 to 1884; Pro fessor of Dermatology, 1884 to -

HENRY HUN, M. D., Lecturer on Nervous Diseases, 1883 to 1885; Professor of Dis- eases of the Nervous System, 1885 to 1887; Diseases of the Nervous System and Psychological Medicine, 1887 to 1890; Diseases of the Chest and of the Nervous Sys- tem, 1890 to 1892; Diseases of the Nervous System, 1892 to - -.

SAMUEL R. MORROW, M. D., Lecturer Adjunct to the Chair of Surgery, 1884 to 1886; Adjunct Professor of Surgery, 1886 to 1887; Adjunct Professor of Surgery and Lecturer on Anatomy, 1887 to 1889; Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Orthopedic Surgery, 1889 to 1890; Professor of Anatomy and Orthopedic Surgery, 1890 to --.

JOSEPH D. CRAIG, M. D., Lecturer on Anatomy, 1890 to 1892; Adjunct Professor of Anatomy, 1892 to -

HOWARD VAN RENSSELAER, M. D., Lecturer on Materia Medica, 1890 to 1892; Ad- junct Professor of Materia Medica and Lecturer on Diseases of the Chest, 1892 to 1895; Adjunct Professor of Materia Medica and Diseases of the Chest, 1895 to 1896; Adjunct Professor of Theory of Practice of Medicine and Thereapeutics, 1896 to -.

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HERMAN C. GORDINIER, M. D., Lecturer on Anatomy of the Nervous System, 1890 to 1894; Lecturer on Physiology and Anatomy of the Nervous System, 1894 to 1895; Professor of Physiology, 1895 to -

CARLOS F. MACDONALD, M. D., Lecturer on Insanity, 1891 to 1892.

WILLIS G. MACDONALD, M. D., Lecturer on Operative Surgery, 1891 to 1895; Ad- junct Professor of Surgery, 1895 to -

HERMAN BENDELL, M. D., Lecturer on Physiology, 1892 to 1894; Lecturer on Otol- ogy, 1894 to 1896; Clinical Professor of Otology, 1896 to -

EZRA A. BARTLETT, M. D., Lecturer on Electro Therapeutics, 1892 to -.

G. ALDEN R. BLUMER, M. D., Lecturer on Insanity, 1893 to 1896; Adjunct Professor of Insanity, 1896 to -

THEODORE F. C. VAN ALLEN, M. D., Lecturer on Ophthalmology, 1894 to 1896; Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, 1896 to - 一.

ANDREW MACFARLANE, M. D., Lecturer on Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Mi- croscopy, 1895 to 1896; Clinical Professor of Physical Diagnosis and Microscopy, 1896 to -

CLINTON B. HERRICK, M. D, Lecturer on Clinical Surgery, 1895 to -

JOHN V. HENNESSY, M. D., Lecturer on Materia Medica, 1896 to

WILLIAM G. LEWI, M. D., Lecturer on Pharmacy, 1896 to - -.

LEO H. NEUMAN, M. D., Lecturer on Symptomatology, 1896 to

The Alumni Association of the A. M. C. was organized January 20, 1874, and incorporated February 6, of the same year. The object of this association is to promote the interest of the college in the work of medical education, and to cultivate social intercourse among the alumni. The names and addresses of 1,302 graduates are on the roll of membership. The management of this association is entrusted to an executive committee and a general meeting is held annually on com- mencement day.

The Albany College of Pharmacy was created by act of the Board of Governors of Union University, June 21, 1881, and incorporated Au- gust 27, 1881. Chemistry, Botany and Materia Medica, Pharmacy and the Microscope and its application to pharmacy are taught in a two years' course. The lectures are delivered and the laboratory classes in chemistry conducted in the class rooms of the Medical College building. A commodious pharmaceutical laboratory is connected with the college. The school is well managed and equipped to impart thorough instruc- tion in pharmacy and its kindred branches.

The following constitute the faculty: Willis G. Tucker, M. D., Ph. D., F. C. S., president, professor of chemistry; Alfred B. Huested, M. D., Ph. G., professor of botany and materia medica; Gustavus Michaelis, Ph. G., professor of pharmacy ; Theodore J. Bradley, Ph. G., lecturer on pharmacy ; De Baun Van Aken, instructor in chemistry; Frank Richardson, Ph. G., instructor in materia medica and director of the pharmaceutical laboratory ; Thomas W. Jenkins, M. D., instructor in micros- copy.

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THE ALBANY HOSPITAL.

The Albany Hospital was founded in 1849. In 1830 Dr. Aldeň March, professor of anatomy and physiology in the Vermont Academy of Medicine, delivered a public lecture on the "Propriety of Establish- ing a Medical College and Hospital at Albany." The late John C. Spencer was the first president, and to his popularity and energy, coupled with the unremitting efforts of Dr. James H. Armsby and the support of generous contributors, this institution was opened for the reception of patients November 1, 1851. The male and female wards, the child's ward, endowed by the late William H. De Witt, are comfortably fur- nished and well appointed. The rooms for the treatment of private patients, fitted up and furnished by charitably inclined ladies represent- ing the various churches of Albany, have largely added to the comfort and accommodation of patients admitted to this institution. The dis pensaries are open to the poor, and the hospital records show that thou- sands of charity patients have been provided with medicines and at- tendance. The entire management is vested in a Board of Governors, who have endeavored to combine thoroughness and efficiency in every department, and that they have merited the support and confidence of the citizens of Albany is apparent by the general interest manifested and the liberal contribution of funds to provide for the accommodation and care of the sick. In 1851 and 1852 sufficient funds were collected by special subscription to purchase and equip an adjoining building for the purpose of affording rooms for clinical instruction to students at- tending the Albany Medical College. The building, originally erected as a county jail, before being occupied required remodeling to adapt it for hospital purposes. From 1849 to 1873, principally due to the unremitting efforts of Dr. James H. Armsby, over one hundred thou- sand dollars were subscribed to defray the cost of enlarging the build- ing and providing proper hospital accommodations. As the city in- creased in population greater facilities for the treatment of private and dispensary patients became necessary and the friends of the institution have annually and liberally responded to the appeals of the governors . for subscriptions to enlarge and continue this worthy charity. The City Council appropriates a liberal sum annually toward the support of the charity wards, and the income of an increasing endowment fund, together with the receipts from private patients, help to meet the expenditures. The projected new hospital and training school to be connected with the

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same, a scheme encouraged by mutual co-operation of those interested in the future prosperity of the Albany Hospital, will not be erected on the site of the present building, it being deemed advisable for the proper care and comfort of the sick and convalescent that the new hos- pital shall be erected remote from the crowded city thoroughfares. The present staff of the hospital consists of :

Medical and Surgical Staff .- Consulting physicians, Samuel H. Freeman, M. D., Joseph Lewi, M.D .; consulting specialist, William H. Bailey, M.D. ; surgeons, Al- bert Vander Veer, M.D., William Hailes, M. D., Samuel R. Morrow, M. D. ; attend- ing specialists, Cyrus S. Merrill, M.D., eye and ear, Herman Bendell, M.D., eye and ear, John M. Bigelow, M.D., throat and nose, James P. Boyd, M. D., gynecology, Frederic C. Curtis, M.D., dermatology, Ezra A. Bartlett, M. D., electricity ; physi- cians, Samuel B. Ward, M.D., Henry Hun, M.D., Joseph D. Craig, M.D., Howard Van Rensselaer, M. D.

ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL.

The building occupied as St. Peter's Hospital was formerly the resi- dence of Governor King. Subsequently this building was purchased by the late Peter Cagger and transferred by him to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Conroy, who transferred the building to the Order of the Sisters of Mercy to be used as a hospital. St. Peter's Hospital was opened for the reception of patients November 1, 1869. This hospital is managed by the Sisters of Mercy aided by an advisory Board of Managers; it has been conducted with success, and its benefits bestowed as liberally as means and facilities would permit. Many additions and improve- ments have been made to the building to adapt the same for hospital purposes, and with increased accommodations the managers have been enabled to provide for the many applicants seeking the care and com- forts of this benevolent institution. Credit is due to the untiring efforts and charitable work of the Sisters of Mercy in promoting and dispensing the benefits of this noble charity. Thousands of poor are gratuitiously provided with medical attendance and medicines, and the contributions of its benefactors are expended in the true cause of charity, for the relief of the afflicted, without regard to creed or con- dition. The Sisters of Mercy who act as nurses receive no compensa- tion for their services; their work is a labor of love for suffering hu- manity, and those who are familiar with the daily work of these de- voted women, can best appreciate the real good of true charity.

This hospital is supported by private contributions, by the income received from private patients, and by an annual appropriation from

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the city for the care of charity patients. Connected with the hospital is a dispensary for the treatment of out door patients. The male and female wards and private rooms are well ventilated and neatly fur- ished, and the entire management of the institution is in thorough keep- ing with the aims of the administration entrusted with its care. Con- nected with the hospital is an amphitheatre and lecture room, where clinical lectures and instruction to the students of the Albany Medical College are given. Modern improvements for the treatment and com- fort of patients are being continually made, thus enabling the manage- ment to fully consummate the object which prompted the founding of this hospital. It is a worthy tribute to the memory of the eminent jurist, to whose liberal contribution the public is indebted for this great charity.

Hospital Staff .- Consulting physicians, Samuel B. Ward, M.D., D. V. O'Leary M. D. Consulting surgeons, A. Vander Veer, M.D., Lewis Balch, M.D., James P. Boyd, M.D. Attending physicians, Henry Hun, M.D., T. K. Perry, M.D., Howard Van Rensselaer, M.D., Andrew MacFarlane, M.D. Attending surgeons, S. R. Mor- row, M.D., P. J. Keegan, M.D., William Hailes, jr., M. D., J. V. Hennessy, M.D. Specialists, C. S. Merrill, M.D., T. F. C. Van Allen, M.D., Clement F. Theisen, M. D., F. C. Curtis, M.D., George S. Munson, M.D., John M. Bigelow, M.D.

THE CHILD'S HOSPITAL.

The Child's Hospital was opened for the treatment of patients March, 1875. It is one of the works of charity undertaken by the "Corning Foundation for Christian Work in the Diocese of Albany," of which the Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane is the president. The hospital was originally located in a small building on Lafayette street. Subsequently, owing to an inceased demand for its benefits, the hospital was removed to a larger house on Elk street. In 1877 the first hospital building was erected having accommodations for forty patients. The present build- ing, erected in 1891, equipped with all modern appointments for the comfort of patients and treatment of medical and surgical cases, is also located on Elk street and contains ninety beds. In the erection of this building great care was given to all details pertaining to sanitary pro- visions and arrangements for the care and treatment of patients. Chil- dren between the ages of one and fifteen years, requiring medical or surgical treatment, are admitted to this hospital. This worthy charity is in charge of the " Sisterhood of the Holy Child Jesus," and its finan- cial management entrusted to a committee of lady managers. It is

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mainly supported by voluntary contributions, and its benefits are ex- tended for the relief of the afflicted without regard to creed or condition. The annual reports record the gifts of money from subscribers and churches showing broad charity for the support of this benevolent in- stitution. Closely related to this hospital, and forming a group of charity institutions, is the Sisters' House and St. Margaret's House. These buildings, completed and occupied during the past year, were erected at a cost of $70,000; of this amount $60,000 were donated by generous friends and the buildings are entirely free from debt. A large number of cases are treated annually at this hospital; its success is due to the unremitting care and faithful work of the Sisterhood in charge of its affairs. During the summer the little patients are sent to the St. Christina Home, a retreat located at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. The Child's Hospital is open to the students of the Albany Medical Col- lege for clinical instruction, and no efforts are spared by the manage- ment in liberally providing for the comfort of children entrusted to their care.

The following constitute the medical and surgical staff :

Attending Physicians, Dr. T. M. Trego, Dr. Henry Hun; Attending Surgeons, Dr. Lewis Balch, Dr. S. R. Morrow; Ophthalmic and Aural Surgeon, Dr. C. S. Merrill; Physician to Out-Patient Department, Dr. H. Van Rensselaer; Dental Sur- geon, Dr. Fr. G. Michel; Assistant Aural and Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. C. H. Moore.

The Albany City Homoeopathic Hospital was founded in 1872. The nucleus for this hospital was the establishment of a free dispensary by the County Medical Homoeopathic Society in 1867. Soon after the opening of the dispensary it was evident that in order to provide addi- tional facilities to meet the growing demands for dispensary work, it was necessary to equip a building for both dispensary and hospital pur- poses. In 1871 a building was purchased and the plan of combining the dispensary and hospital carried into effect. Although this build- ing was well equipped, it soon became evident that it was undesirable and that a larger one was necessary. In 1875 the building now occu- pied was purchased and remodeled to adapt it for hospital purposes. This hospital is centrally located and has accommodations for fifty patients. It is successfully conducted under the management of the board of trustees who are elected annually. The resources of both the hospital and dispensary are derived from the income of private patients, from voluntary contributions, and an annual appropriation by the city government. Much credit is due to the homoeopathic profession of

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Albany for the establishment of this worthy charity. It is an institu- tion doing good work, and its benefits are liberally dispensed. It has gratuitously afforded medical and surgical treatment to many appli- cants who preferred to avail themselves of its medical service. The number of dispensary cases treated is unusually large, and accommoda- tion for the treatment of indoor patients not adequate to the demands. The feasibility of enlarging the present hospital, or procuring a site for the erection of a new building, is being considered by the board of trustees. The services performed by the physicians and surgeons con- nected with this institution have been rendered in the true interests of charity, and the management of the hospital conducted to fully accom- plish the objects for which it was established. The present staff of the hospital consists of the following physicians:

Attending physicians: C. E. Jones, M. D., George E. Gorham, M. D., W. M. Nead, M. D., W. J. Mckown, M. D., F. J. Cox, M. D. Attending surgeons: W. E. Milbank, M. D., A. B. Van Loon, M. D., Edmund G. Cox, M. D.

This brief history is based upon research from records, and presents in concise form and as accurately as could be obtained, the part per- formed by the medical profession in the history of Albany city and county. Many changes to meet the demands of a growing city, that has celebrated its bi centennial anniversary, have necessitated larger facilities for medical education and more ample provisions for the care of its needy and afflicted citizens. The Albany Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital, Homoeopathic Hospital, Child's Hospital, and Hospital for Incurables, besides the Open Door Mission and Asylums, institutions that have contributed so largely in providing for the care of the sick and indigent, are entitled to a more exhaustive history than detailed in this book In no city in the Union is the progressive and humani- tarian element of the medical profession more active. The State Medi- cal Library, the Albany Medical College, the Bender Hygienic Labora- tory, the Hospitals and Dispensaries, are monuments that reflect credit and honor to their untiring energy and efforts. The honorable record of those members of the profession from the city and county, who served their country from the outbreak through the most trying times of the late Civil war, briefly as it is here detailed, merits appreciation and does honor to those who shared in the great struggle. The num- ber of physicians registered in the county clerk's office since 1880 is 468.

This list represents a class of general practitioners and specialists

WM. M. NEAD, M. D.

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who rank high in the profession and many are representative members of State, county and special medical associations. The faculty of the Albany Medical College is recognized as a most efficient body of medi- cal instructors. The medical and surgical staffs of the various hos- pitals and dispensaries are made up of men well qualified to fill their respective positions. Lack of space prevents the writer from detailing much matter pertaining to the history and progress of medicine in Albany city and county. It is a privilege and a pleasure to chronicle the good work accomplished by distinguished physicians who entered upon their career of usefulness in this city. Many have gone, covered with honors and duties well done. Many are still active in pushing forward the good work inaugurated by the early pioneers of reform, in all matters relating to higher education and greater usefulness. The day of primitive education in medicine has given way to the impera- tive demands of this age of progress.

THE ALBANY COUNTY HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.

BY HORACE M. PAINE, M. D.

The Albany County Homoeopathic Medical Society, organized Janu- ary 24, 1861, has been a recognized FORCE in the establishment, upbuild- ing and permanent development of the homoeopathic system of prac- tice, and its representative institutions, the Albany City Homoeopathic Hospital and Dispensary.

The records of this society show that its members have been active participants in the great medico ethical controversy of this country; and that they have rendered effective service in the frequent contests for securing, in behalf of themselves and their associates throughout the State, a status, equal in every respect to that of their old school rivals.

There has ever been a desire manifested, during the whole of the thirty-seven years since the organization of the society, to make it a means for the mutual improvement of its members; the purpose being, that the contributions of practical knowledge by individuals might, in turn, be made available by the whole membership, thereby making the organization in the highest and best sense a medium through which the public would be largely benefited.

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While it is doubtless true that these beneficent purposes may not have been carried out to the fullest extent, it is unquestioned that it has been a centre of influence and power for maintaining the fellow- ship, integrity, prestige and influence of the homoeopathic school in this city, and, in fact, in all the northern part of the State.

The members of the Homoeopathic County Society, like other homoeopathic physicians, maintain adherence to the tenets of their system, on the alleged superior curative qualities of homoeopathic remedies, when subjected to practical tests in the treatment of disease.

They admit that while some of the theoretical formulas promulgated by Hahnemann are strangely absurd and untenable, the ESSENTIAL, principles on which the homoeopathic system is founded are reasonable, sound, and an exemplification of a natural law of cure.

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Landmarks of Albany County, New York, Part 22

Author: Parker, Amasa Junius, 1843-1938, ed Publication date: 1897 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason Number of Pages: 1374

Author: Parker, Amasa Junius, 1843-1938, ed
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason
Number of Pages: 1374