Schenectady Works, anything left, worth a side trip?

[NWP SWP]

For my 18th birthday we're going to New York and I was wondering if anything is left of the old Alco Works or if what is left is worth the hour trip? Any opinions would be great!

[OT Dean]

NWP SWP

For my 18th birthday we're going to New York and I was wondering if anything is left of the old Alco Works or if what is left is worth the hour trip? Any opinions would be great!

 

Steven, I noticed that no one has yet replied and it suddenly hit me: have you tried Google Maps?  There may be a Satellite View, or even a Street View--if you can discover the address.  Happy Holidays--and Happy Birthday, in advance!

Deano

[gmpullman]

OT Dean

Steven, I noticed that no one has yet replied and it suddenly hit me: have you tried Google Maps?

I had posted a Youtube video of a short "then & now" of the site in the "Diner" thread.

Alco_site2 by Edmund, on Flickr

One or two buildings remain, IIRC a steel service company and a truck repair shop.

Alco_site by Edmund, on Flickr

Not even an Alco Souvenir Shoppe in sight!

Alco_site5 by Edmund, on Flickr

 

This site has a nice photo slide show that shows some progression (?) of the site:

https://www.themohawkharbor.com/the-history-of-alco-schenectady

and here's the aforementioned Youtube video:

Hope that helps, Ed