Albany Street Name History

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    In the early to mid 18th century, Albany had a Lydius Street. It would eventually become which current roadway?

    • Western Ave
    • Washington Ave
    • Madison Ave
    • Delaware Ave
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Explore the historical evolution of Albany's street names through this engaging quiz. Dive into the transformation of Lydius Street to Madison Ave, uncover the original names of State Street, and more. Ideal for those interested in urban development and local history.

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  • 2. 

    Livingston Ave was once called…

    • Lumber Street

    • Myers Street

    • Arbor Street

    • Warehouse Street

    Correct Answer
    A. Lumber Street
    Explanation
    Livingston had been called Lumber Street during much of the 19th century. And that made a lot of sense, because the street ran down the hill into the head of Albany's then booming lumber district along the river and Erie Canal. It was changed in 1879.

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  • 3. 

    Of the following names, which one was NOT used at one point for State Street?

    • Jonkers Street

    • Prince Street

    • Deer Street

    • Staatshuis Street

    Correct Answer
    A. Staatshuis Street
    Explanation
    "Staatshuis" is Dutch for "state house." It is not, however, one of State Street's former names. ("Jonkers" does come from Dutch -- it was derived from Jonkheer, a sort of honorific for a young member of the nobility.)

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  • 4. 

    In 1867, the part of Central Ave near Washington Park was renamed from…

    • Schenectady Pike

    • Houston Street

    • The Bowery

    • Patroon Street

    Correct Answer
    A. The Bowery
    Explanation
    The part of Central Ave near where it runs into Washington Ave was once called The Bowery. The name was an the anglicization of an old Dutch word "bouwerij," which meant farm. The thoroughfare led to the turnpike that traveled to Schenectady and, presumably, went past many farms.

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  • 5. 

    Albany has many north-south streets named after birds -- including Lark, Robin, Hawk, and… Quail. What was Quail former's name?

    • School Street

    • Turkey Street

    • Beaverkill Road

    • Maple Street

    Correct Answer
    A. Turkey Street
    Explanation
    As it happens, two of Albany's "bird" streets -- Quail and Robin -- had previous bird names, Turkey and Duck.

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  • 6. 

    Albany went through a phase of naming its east-west streets after animals. Which animal did NOT end up being represented in a street name?

    • Mink

    • Fisher

    • Hare

    • Tiger

    Correct Answer
    A. Fisher
    Explanation
    Tiger Street became Lancaster Street, Hare Street became Orange Street, and Mink Street became Myrtle Avenue. There was even a Lion Street (became Washington Ave). But no love for fishers.

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  • 7. 

    Since 1695 the section of Pearl Street north of what's now State Street has also had which name(s)…

    • Market Street

    • Duke Street

    • Sturgeon Street

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    The given question asks about the name(s) of the section of Pearl Street north of what is now State Street since 1695. The options provided are Market Street, Duke Street, Sturgeon Street, and None of the above. However, the correct answer is "None of the above" because the question states that the section of Pearl Street has had a different name, which means that none of the options provided are correct.

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