In the 17th century; the area now called Niskayuna consisted mostly of cornfields. Niskayuna officially became a town in Schenectady County when the county split off from Albany County in 1809. From its early days as a farming community to its present state as a suburban town; Niskayuna has attracted residents from many areas. Transportation has been crucial to the development of the town; beginning with the Albany-Schenectady Turnpike. After the turnpike came the Erie Canal; proposed in 1808 and completed in 1825; which linked the waters of Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River. Water transportation was soon joined by the Schenectady Railroad Corporation and the Troy and Schenectady Railroad. Finally; a modern system of roads and highways came into being during the 20th century. As manufacturing grew in the nearby city of Schenectady; Niskayuna emerged as the residential suburb that it is today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Glen PetersonNice book about the history of Cabrillo beach. Had fun growing up there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book! Bought it for a friend from San ...By SaraGreat book! Bought it for a friend from San Pedro and he enjoyed looking at all the old photos!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. San Pedro History Must Have :)By RicosMomIf youre from San Pedro or anywhere in Southern Calif.. this book is a must have! Its filled with magnificent history of Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. There are many priceless. historical photos...if youre from Pedro. you will recognize many people. locations and occasions. I highly recommend it...it was hard to put down.
