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"Albany is the second oldest city in the United States, and since 1797 has been the capitol of the Empire State. It was a strategic center during Colonial Days, and it was here in 1754 that steps were taken by the Colonial Congress to consider a federation of the colonies. It has alway [sic] been an important trading and transportation center."

"Troy, New York
Uncle Sam's Grave - In Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, is the grave of 'Uncle Sam' Wilson, a widely known meatpacker, who supplied beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. Soldiers tationed near Troy, so the story goes, misinterpreted the government stamp 'U.S. Beef' to mean 'Uncle Sam's Beef.' Any other government property stamped 'U.S.' was called 'Uncle Sam's.' The story spread until 'Uncle Sam' became synonymous with 'U.S.' and a caricature of Sam Wilson came to personify the United States, both in this country and abroad."

"Historic Albany, N.Y.
The Albany Trust Company Building at the corner of State St. and Broadway was built in 1904. In the 1960's, 41 State St. was built, effectively surrounding this historic structure."

Published 1986

"City Hall
Designed by famous architect H.H. Richardson and built 1872. Has 60 Bell Carillion, a 1926 gift commemorating Heros of W.W. 1, which is played most weekdays from 11:30 to Noon."

Published 1988

"Uncle Sam Wilson Monument
Troy, N.Y.
During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson was a government supplies inspector. All provisions passing his inspection wre stencilled 'U.S.,' giving rise to the nickname 'Uncle Sam.' Cartoons depicting 'Uncle Sam' first appeared in 1852. Whiskers and stars were later added. Congress declared 'Uncle Sam' Wilson progenitor of America's national symbol in 1961. He died in 1854 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery."

Published 1990