Schenectady Collection

General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, USA
General Electric Company buildings at Schenectady, New York State, USA

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his papers. Location: Schenectady, New York (State). Date 1910 February

Locomotive by Robert Stephenson & Co, 1833. For the Saratoga & Schenectady Railroad. Date: circa 1900

Boeing XB-29G Superfortress 44-84043, General Electric engine test-bed with a J47 in the bomb-bay mounted retractable trapeze at Schenectady County Airport, NY

WESTERN ELECTRIC TV
Western Electric experiments with television at their research laboratories, Schenectady Date: 1930

Railway station, Delanson, Schenectady County, NY State, USA
Railway station (Delaware and Hudson line), Delanson, Schenectady County, New York State, USA. circa 1910

Railway station, Niskayuna, Schenectady Cy, NY State, USA
Niskayuna railway station and water tower, Schenectady County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1909

State Street, Schenectady, New York, USA
State Street, Schenectady, New York State, USA. Date: early 20th century

General Electric strike, Schenectady, New York, USA
General Electric strike on pay day, 8 October 1913, in Schenectady, New York State, USA. 1913

AMERICAN SCIENTISTS. Left to right: Chemist Irving Langmuir, chemist Willis Rodney Whitney, and physicist William David Coolidge, at the General Electric research laboratory, early 20th century

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. Working at his desk at General Electric in Schenectady, New York, 1923

TELEVISION, 1927. The television pioneer, Swedish-born Ernst Fredrik Werner Alexanderson (1878-1975) at the first home television reception in the world, in his home at Schenectady, New York, 1927

EINSTEIN WITH STEINMETZ. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), American (German-born) theoretical physicist, with C.P. Steinmetz at General Electric in Schenectady, NY, c1923

DEWITT CLINTON LOCOMOTIVE. Built for the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad by the West Point Foundry Association, which made its first excursion trip with passengers from Albany to Schenectady on 9 August

M4 tanks and M7 mobile howitzer carriages roll off the production lines, 1943
January 1943 - M4 tanks and M7 mobile howitzer carriages roll off the production lines of the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. In 1900, this was the first research laboratory at General Electric

NEW YORK: LOCOMOTIVE, 1831. The Dewitt Clinton, built for the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, which made its first excursion trip with passengers from Albany to Schenectady on 9 August 1831

CHARLES PROTEUS STEINMETZ (1865-1923). American (German-born) electrical engineer. Photographed in his laboratory at General Electric in Schenectady, New York

IRVING LANGMUIR (1881-1957). American chemist. Langmuir (left) and Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, at the General Electric research center in Schenectady, New York. Photograph, c1910

EDISON & STEINMETZ, 1922. American inventor, Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), and German-American electrical engineer, Charles P

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. Group of boys at noon at the American Locomotive Works district in Schenectady, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1910

GENERAL ELECTRIC, c1900. General Electrics second laboratory, inside the factory gates at Schenecdaty, New York, 1900-01

Schenectady County Court House, Schenectady, NY
Schenectady County Court House, Schenectady, New York Date: 1912

Entrance to Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, New York. Founded in 1857. Date: 1914

Postcard of Schenectady Works of General Electric. ca. 1913, GENERATOR ASSEMBLY, SCHENECTADY WORKS OF THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Heinrich Beck, German engineer C014 / 0129
Heinrich Beck (1878-1937), German engineer. Beck studied at the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin). His inventions included powerful searchlight technology

NEW YORK: TRAIN, 1831. Passenger train of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, which began service between Albany and Schenectady, New York, in 1831, hauled by the locomotive DeWitt Clinton

NEW YORK: SCHENECTADY. View of Schenectady, New York. Line engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK: LOCOMOTIVE, 1831. The DeWitt Clinton, built for the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad, which made its first excursion trip with passengers from Albany to Schenectady on 9 August 1831

First American Train

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Schenectady: A Historical Hub of Innovation and Progress Located in the state of New York, USA, a city that has played a significant role in shaping the world we live in today. Home to the renowned General Electric Company, it has been at the forefront of technological advancements for decades. In 1833, Robert Stephenson & Co introduced their groundbreaking locomotive here, revolutionizing transportation as we knew it. This pioneering spirit continued with the development of Boeing XB-29G Superfortress 44-84043 during World War II, showcasing Schenectady's contribution to aviation history. Not only did Schenectady excel in manufacturing and engineering fields but also made its mark on entertainment. Newsie was just ten years old when he excitedly entered a moving picture theatre here - an experience that would shape his love for cinema forever. The city's influence extended beyond technology and film; it also became synonymous with communication through WESTERN ELECTRIC TV. As people gathered around their television sets across America, they were connected by this innovation born right here in Schenectady County. Transportation played a vital role in connecting Schenectady to neighboring areas. The railway stations at Delanson and Niskayuna served as gateways for travelers entering or leaving this vibrant city filled with opportunities. State Street stands tall as one of the main thoroughfares within Schenectady. It serves not only as a bustling commercial hub but also reflects the rich history embedded within its architecture and streetscape. However, progress does not come without challenges. During times like the General Electric strike, residents united to fight for fair treatment and workers' rights – demonstrating their resilience amidst adversity. Leaders from all walks of life have recognized Schenectady's significance over time. President Barack Obama himself visited General Electric plant where he witnessed firsthand cutting-edge technologies such as hydrogen cooled generators being developed. The city has also been a breeding ground for brilliant minds.