Schenectady ALCO War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Schenectady, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of State Street (New York State Route 5) and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.)

Marker installed: 1948

The first American museum was founded in New York City in 1792. It was called the American Museum, and it was located in what is now City Hall Park.