Architectural Ironwork and Facades
In Troy, New York

Copyright 1998, Sloane D. Bullough

The following photographs demonstrate just a few examples of the 19th-century architectural treasures that can be found in the beautiful Hudson River city of Troy, New York. Click on the thumbnails below for a glimpse at some of the finely crafted and well-preserved architectural ironwork and building facades.

Architectural ironwork:

Architectural stonework and facades:

For more information about Troy's architecture and ironwork, consult the following books:

• Waite, Diana S. Ornamental Ironwork: Two Centuries of Craftsmanship in Albany and Troy, New York. Albany: Mount Ida Press, 1990.
• Waite, John G. Industrial Archeology in Troy, Waterford, Cohoes, Green Island, and Watervliet. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1983.
• Foerster, Bernd. Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1965.

For my job at Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center, I've also put together a bibliography of sources about the history, industry and architecture of Troy and the region. Beware, it's over 100K in size! For even more information about Troy, click on the following links:

• Fact File: Burden Iron Works
• Fact File: Meneely Bells
• Fact File: Poestenkill Gorge
• Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center
• Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway

Any questions or comments? Send me email at bullough@iname.com!