the Peebles Island is part of Rensselaer County, NY , City of Troy, NY , City of Cohoes, NY , Town of Waterford, NY , Peebles Island State Park .

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Remains of the Cluett-Peabody Bleachery @ Peebles Island
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From a press release awarding a grant to the Peebles Island historical site: Peebles Island State Park's 158 acres include several islands, two bridges and a small parcel of land in the Village of Waterford. The park property features miles of trails and views of the rapids, and is situated between two branches of the Mohawk River and the Hudson River, adjacent to Lock #2 of the Erie Canal. The park has a rich history, as it has served as the site of Native American and colonial settlements, Revolutionary War earthwork fortifications, barge and shipbuilding facilities, and an early 20th c. Cluett, Peabody & Co. shirt manufacturing complex. (Source)


Part of the Peebles Island Visitor Center @ Waterford, NY
Made by chocolatepoint
What are we looking at, you ask? Good question. This is part of some old buillding at the historic being used as the visitors center on Peebles Island. I think I saw somewhere that the visitors center was once a power plant at Cluett-Peabody. I've got an inset from an old 1930's map that details the Cluett-Peabody complex here. I think this tower and such is the building labeled boiler room on that map.


What Happened in the Cluett-Peabody Bleachery @ Peebles Island
Made by chocolatepoint
Pick the original size to read the explanatory sign. Among other things, it says: Cluett, Peabody & Company, a Troy-based manufacturer of men's collar and shirts, purchased Peebles Island in 1909. The abundant water, existing rail lines and proximity to the company's Troy factory made the island an ideal location for treating unfinished cloth. By early 1911, the bleachery complex was in use.


Dilapidated Section of the Cluett-Peabody Bleachery
Made by chocolatepoint
At one point in time, there was talk about tearing this old factory down since it was in bad shape. A grant, however, kept the factory from being torn down and turned Peebles Island into a historic site. Only a small section of the Cluett-Peabody Factory is habitable at present. Renovated offices for historical staff are located off to the right.


Peebles Island State Park
Made by sundaydrivenet
Peebles Island State Park Waterford NY is located just 12 miles outside of Albany. The island is located at the junction between the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers offering beautiful views of the rivers rushing rapids. The island boasts 35 historic sites and is frequented by Cross Country skiers, picnickers, hikers, and fishing enthusiasts


WTF?!
Made by chocolatepoint
Breastworks? OK, I looked it up. Here's the definition: A temporary, quickly constructed fortification, usually breast-high. I suspect that the -- a prior name for Peebles Island -- are the breastworks being referred to on the historical marker.


The path into the park
Made by neko128
I'm honestly not sure if the old bleachery is technically part of the state park, or not; but the main part is down this path and behind it. It felt interestingly like a corridor - wall of trees on one side, barbed wire fence on the other.


Peebles Island State Park 011
Made by Roxanne Wegman
old Cluett, Peabody and Company Powerhouse. Headquarters for State historic preservation, conservation and heritage programs. Visitor's center for historic Peebles Island and Erie Canalway Nat'l Heritage Corridor.


Old Bleachery
Made by neko128
The old bleachery, at Peebles Island State Park. I think this may be my favorite one off of today's walk. Something about the old, rusty towers with the American Flag and the security SUV is interesting to me.


Historic Marker
Made by neko128
They're just lumps on the ground - you can actually see them in the other historic marker sign. Still, it's interesting. This refers, by the way, to John Burgoyne, a British General.


Little shack
Made by neko128
On the back corner of the bleachery site/office park, there's this little beat-to-crap shack with a DANGER: No tresspassing sign on the doors. No clue what it's supposed to be.


Water + Ford = Waterford
Made by Ohlhous
Located in Peebles Island State Park in Waterford More on Peebles Island, .


Obey
Made by anobjectn
Viewable in 3D with the cross-view method.


Historic Marker
Made by neko128
The source of the town's name, and the fort that used to be here. I find it interesting that the fort was this far up-river. I


Breastworks
Made by Ohlhous
Bridge between Waterford and Peebles Island in the back ground. Waterford Harbor and entrance to Erie Canal in background also.


North Bridge
Made by neko128
The northern bridge off of Peebles Island. One-lane, just like the southern bridge - I thought it was an interesting shot.


Old Bleachery
Made by neko128
One of the old bleachery buildings. Would you believe this site is now something like the offices for NYS Preservation?


Bleachery Info Sign
Made by neko128
The informational sign from the old bleachery site. Can't read the small text, but hey, who can?


Cover Photo for Peebles Island Set
Made by chocolatepoint
Peebles Island was known earlier as Haver/Hauver Island. It has also been called Oat Island.


Van Schaick Island Bridge over the Mohawk River, Cohoes NY
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Location: Van Schaick Island to Peebles Island, Cohoes, New York Carry: Delaware Avenue