Troy Revisited by Don Rittner

Troy Revisited by Don Rittner

In more than 200 photographs, Troy Revisited reveals iconic street scenes, interiors, landmarks, businesses and more.

Troy was a vibrant and economically powerful city on the Hudson River during the first half of the 20th century. At night, the city would glow from the heat of the many iron foundries that were located in the south end. These factories employed thousands of Trojans who worked to make everything from cast-iron stoves to bells. The early 1900s were a time of greatness and prosperity for Troy's people and its products. With the growing population, an abundance of stores and retail establishments opened to supply residents with the items that were not being produced locally. The local economy enjoyed an unprecedented growth as a result.

Don Rittner is the author of Troy and Lansingburgh, both published by Arcadia. He has painstakingly researched and compiled 235 photos for Albany, the majority of which are from the Pruyn Library of Albany History, with a few from buddy Morris Gerber's Old Albany collection thrown in for good measure. Rittner has been honored for his contributions to the preservation of local heritage.