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The history of Albany, New York from 1860 to 1900 begins in 1860, prior to the start of the Civil War, and ends in 1900. The Albany Lumber District was home to the largest lumber market in the nation in 1865. While the key to Albany's economic prosperity in the 19th century was transportation, industry and business also played a role.
Beginning in 1810, Albany was one of the ten most populous cities in the nation, a distinction that it held until the 1860 census. In the 20th century, the city opened one of the first commercial airports in the world, the precursor of today's Albany International Airport.
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Colonial times to 1800. Main pages: History of Albany, New York (prehistory–1664), Beverwijck, and History of Albany, New York (1664–1784) The Dongan Charter legally established Albany as a city in 1686; it is the oldest United States city charter still in effect.
The history of Albany, New York from 1900 to 1942 begins at the start of the 20th century and ends with the beginning of the tenure of Erastus Corning 2nd as mayor in 1942. Albany opened one of the first commercial airports in the world, and the first municipal airport in the United States, in 1908. Originally located on a polo field on Loudon ...
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The history of Albany, New York from 1900 to 1942 begins at the start of the 20th century and ends with the beginning of the tenure of Erastus Corning 2nd as mayor in 1942. Albany opened one of the first commercial airports in the world, and the first municipal airport in the United States, in 1908.
Colonial times to 1800. Main articles: History of Albany, New York (prehistory–1664); Beverwijck; and History of Albany, New York (1664–1784) The Dongan Charter legally established Albany as a city in 1686; it is the oldest United States city charter still in effect.
