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- Schenectady, NY is a metropolis rich in history, both cultural and industrial. Trace the story of 'The Electric City' from its origins in the Stockade to the present day. In its heyday, Schenectady was known as 'The City That Lights and Hauls the World,' with General Electric on one side and American Locomotive on the other.
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Renaissance. Once known as the City that Lights and Hauls the World, Schenectady today is poised for a new generation of growth and opportunity. Since 2004, Schenectady has undergone a renaissance. An expanded Proctors Theatre now hosts large scale Broadway shows in the heart of a reinvigorated downtown.
Schenectady /skᵻˈnɛktədi/ (skə-nek-tə-dee) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name “Schenectady” is derived from a Mohawk word skahnéhtati meaning “beyond the pines”.
In its heyday, Schenectady was known as 'The City That Lights and Hauls the World,' with General Electric on one side and American Locomotive on the other. Walk through several...
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Sep 28, 2011 · The motto "Schenectady Lights and Hauls the World" refers to the city's two major employers during the first part of the twentieth century, General Electric and the American Locomotive Company. Immigrants from Europe -- ranging from scientists and engineers to manual laborers -- came to Schenectady to work for the city's booming industries.
Jun 4, 1996 · Schenectady, NY is a metropolis rich in history, both cultural and industrial. Trace the story of 'The Electric City' from its origins in the Stockade to the present day. In its heyday, Schenectady was known as 'The City That Lights and Hauls the World,' with General Electric on one side and American Locomotive on the other.
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Oct 16, 2022 · SCHENECTADY – Before Schenectady was the Electric City or the “City that Lights and Hauls the World,” it was known nationally as Broom City. Although the broom factories in Old Dorp...
Nov 11, 2020 · As they grew, so did Schenectady which became known as the "City that Lights and Hauls the World.” And its population soared - from 31,000 in 1900 to 72,826 by 1910. "Genius is about 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration.”
