Elegant row houses, once the homes of Gilded Age magnates, surround Washington Park in Troy, New York. Laid out in 1840, the Park is one of only two privately owned urban ornamental parks in the United States. Troy’s location, at the meeting of the Erie Canal and the Hudson River, made it an industrial center in the late nineteenth century. Its houses imitated the fashionable homes of the wealthy in New York City so well that parts of downtown Troy and Washington Park provided the “old New York” backdrop in Martin Scorcese’s Age of Innocence.
Explore this site to find information on the history of Troy’s Washington Park neighborhood, home restoration resources, and our Real Estate list (homes for sale and rental links). See the local Classifiedsfor interesting items for sale, a wide variety of Services offered by area businesses and practitioners, and a list of fresh, local Dining options. Looking for something interesting to do or just want to learn more about Troy? Check out our Calendar of area events, and The Washington Park Newsletter.
February 2019
Death of Tom Kello Third Street’s Tom Kello died of heart disease on Jan. 22. Tom was a man for all seasons – an IT professional, homebrewer long before it…
January Newsletter
O Night Divine Caroling around the piano was a joyous event. Thanks to Arlene Nock & daughter Alex for hosting; Laura Teeter, Michael Zwack, Elizabeth Kasius & Nina Pattison for…
147 3rd St
Spacious 2nd floor, 1 BR in owner occupied bldg. LR, full bath, large kitchen, 1 BR w/walk in closet, study, laundry with W/D, 3 season porch overlooking beautiful garden. Hardwood…
2 Bedroom Carriage House Apartment 149 2nd St.
This 800 sq ft. 2 bedroom carriage house apartment is in the courtyard of this owner-occupiedbuilding at 149 2nd street. Newly renovated and partially furnished available now. $800.00/mo. Includes hot…
2 Washington Pl
One bedroom with all utilities included at 2 Washington place First floor, Hardwood floors, bright $1200. February 1 Contact 518-272-1122
254 Washington St
Two bedroom with all utilities included at 254 Washington St; Second floor, hardwoods, bright $1300 February 1 Contact 518-272-1122
147 3rd St
Historic Sage – 147 3rd St – Spacious 2nd floor, 1 BR in owner occupied bldg. LR, full bath, large kitchen, 1 BR w/walk in closet, study, laundry with W/D,…
News Letter August 2018
Park Picnic Wed, Aug 22 @ 5:30 Use the 2ndSt Park gate. Park will supply paper goods & some beer, wine & soda. Bring food! Drinks! Your energy! Alley…