Troy, Industrial city in Rensselaer County, US.
Troy sits on the eastern bank of the Hudson River at an elevation of 152 meters, forming part of New York State's Capital District region.
The settlement established in 1787 grew into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution, particularly known for producing collars and textile products.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Hart-Cluett Mansion, and numerous Victorian buildings represent the architectural heritage from the city's manufacturing period.
The city contains three higher education institutions: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hudson Valley Community College, and Russell Sage College.
Troy served as home to professional baseball teams including the Troy Haymakers and Troy Trojans, which featured power hitter Dan Brouthers.
Location: Rensselaer County
Inception: 1787
Elevation above the sea: 152 m
Website: https://troyny.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.73167,-73.69250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27
Central Troy Historic District
483 m
EMPAC
765 m
Troy Savings Bank
176 m
Green Island Bridge
480 m
Troy Gas Light Company
1.2 km
Hart-Cluett Mansion
252 m
Proctor's Theatre
320 m
West Hall
750 m
Troy Public Library
420 m
W. & L. E. Gurley Building
351 m
Collar City Bridge
994 m
Congress Street Bridge
500 m
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Troy, New York)
67 m
Cannon Building
38 m
George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation
1.2 km
Pumpkin House
609 m
Winslow Chemical Laboratory
688 m
Church of the Holy Cross
756 m
Jonsson Engineering Center
1 km
Amos Eaton Hall
834 m
Ilium Building
356 m
Greene Building, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
950 m
United States Post Office
342 m
Northern River Street Historic District
624 m
Watervliet Side Cut Locks
499 m
National State Bank Building
204 m
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1.1 km
Hippies, Witches & Angelic Connections
136 mReviews
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