Cohoes, Industrial city in Albany County, New York
Cohoes sits where the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers meet, and grew around cotton mills and water-powered manufacturing. The city is shaped by historic factory buildings and its role as an industrial center.
The Harmony Mills opened in 1872 and became one of North America's largest cotton manufacturing centers, drawing thousands of workers. This development transformed the settlement into a major industrial city.
French Canadian and Irish communities settled here during the 1800s and left their mark through churches and local organizations still visible today. Their influence shaped the character and social fabric of the place.
The Cohoes Music Hall on Remsen Street hosts regular performances and events for visitors. Nearby Peebles Island State Park has walking trails and views of the river.
Workers building a mill in 1866 uncovered a complete mastodon skeleton, now displayed at the New York State Museum. The discovery offers a glimpse into the region's prehistoric past beneath the industrial landscape.
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