Slingerlands, New York
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Slingerlands is a
History
The history of Slingerlands begins in 1850 when the
New Scotland Road through Slingerlands was labeled as part of
The Slingerlands Homeowners Association was founded in 1972 and is the oldest neighborhood association in the town of Bethlehem.[13] The neighborhood group had become moribund by the late 1980s, but was reactivated by controversy over a new shopping center and succeeded in having the shopping center, today the Price Chopper Plaza, scaled back by almost half.[14]
In 1987, Slingerlands was the site of filming for some scenes in the movie Ironweed, which starred Jack Nicholson, based on the book of the same name written by William Kennedy. Scenes were filmed of a recreated 1930s era steam locomotive and the Dillenbeck House at 1511 New Scotland Road (built in 1876).[15][16]
The
Geography
Slingerlands is situated along New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) from the Albany city-limits south and west to Fisher Boulevard near the New Scotland town-line; and along Kenwood Avenue east from NY 85 to Adrianca Lane.[19]
Location
Demographics
The population of Slingerlands ZIP code, which is larger geographically than the hamlet itself is 7,646.[20]
Architecture
Slingerlands is predominately residential, with commercial properties mostly along New Scotland Road from the Albany city-line south to the intersection with Kenwood Avenue. Many historic homes and buildings from the 1800s still stand in the heart of the hamlet, many of which are associated with the founding family of the Slingerland's, such as the Dillenback House built by Albert Slingerland. The oldest house in the hamlet is that of John Albert Slingerland,[19] and Albert I. Slingerland built the Slingerlands Community Methodist Church in 1872. The Old Slingerlands Schoolhouse built in 1908 has been converted into apartments.[16]
Much of the newer residential construction has been built in a style to imitate that of the historic house-styles, such as Greek Revival, Federal, Victorian, and Colonial.
Education
Slingerlands is a part of the
References
- ^ George Howell and Jonathan Tenney (1886). Bi-Centennial History of Albany: History of the County of Albany from 1609-1886; Volume II. W.W. Munsell and Company. pp. 790–791. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ Laws of the State of New York Passed at the Seventy-Seventh Session of the Legislature, Begun the Third Day of January, and Ended the Seventeenth Day of April, 1854, at the City of Albany. State of New York/Gould, Banks & Co./Banks, Gould & Co. 1854. pp. 648–649. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ a b George Howell and Jonathan Tenney (1886). Bi-Centennial History of Albany: History of the County of Albany from 1609-1886; Volume II. W.W. Munsell and Company. p. 781. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ^ George Howell and Jonathan Tenney (1886). Bi-Centennial History of Albany: History of the County of Albany from 1609-1886; Volume II. W.W. Munsell and Company. p. 791. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ^ Frederick Hills (1906). New York State Men: Biographic Studies and Character Portraits. The Argus Company. p. 154. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ Barbara Hayden (July 26, 1990). "Changing Times Former Postmaster Remembers When". Albany Times Union. p. B10. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ a b Barbara Hayden (June 2, 1989). "Slingerlands Awaits New Post Office". Albany Times Union. p. B6. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- 1930 renumbering
- ^ New York (Map) (1969–70 ed.). Cartography by General Drafting. Esso. 1968.
- ^ a b Ken Thurman (May 5, 1987). "Bethlehem Bypass Strategy Draws Outcry From Citizens". Albany Times Union. p. B1. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ISBN 0-631-22884-5.
- ^ Christen Gowan (October 12, 2009). "Roundabout Reduces Injuries, DOT Says". Albany Times Union. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ Iliana Jones (August 12, 1991). "Bethlehem Has More Than its Share of Neighborhood Groups". Albany Times Union. p. B2. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ Barbara Hayden (March 1, 1989). "Homeowners Oppose Shopping Center Plan". Albany Times Union. p. B2. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ Craig Brandon (May 23, 1987). "Vintage Train in Movie". Albany Times Union. p. B1. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Slingerlands Houses to be Open For Tour". Albany Times Union. September 18, 1992. p. C4. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/16/12 through 4/20/12. National Park Service. April 27, 2012.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Frances Ingraham (October 18, 1992). "Elegant Homes Still Built in Slingerlands". Albany Times Union. p. G1. Retrieved March 10, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 12159 SLINGERLANDS New York NY | Free ZIP Code Lookup Archived 2006-09-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Frances Ingraham (July 21, 1991). "A Peek at Old, New Slingerlands Home Open for Tour". Albany Times Union. p. G7. Retrieved March 10, 2010.