WMHT Specials
Historic Views of the Electric City
Special | 45m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Trace the story of Schenectady, New York from its origins in the Stockade to the present.
Schenectady, NY is a metropolis rich in history, both cultural and industrial. Trace the story of 'The Electric City' from its origins in the Stockade to the present day. In its heyday, Schenectady was known as 'The City That Lights and Hauls the World,' with General Electric on one side and American Locomotive on the other. Walk through several Schenectady neighborhoods with local historians.
WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT
WMHT Specials
Historic Views of the Electric City
Special | 45m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Schenectady, NY is a metropolis rich in history, both cultural and industrial. Trace the story of 'The Electric City' from its origins in the Stockade to the present day. In its heyday, Schenectady was known as 'The City That Lights and Hauls the World,' with General Electric on one side and American Locomotive on the other. Walk through several Schenectady neighborhoods with local historians.
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