Albany Plan 1695

|

Albany Plan 1695

Here is a Map of Albany showing the stockade in 1695, overlaying the contemporary arerial photo of Albany. At the top of the hill, was Fort Frederick sitting atop State Street Hill (Capitol Hill) it replaced the earlier Fort Orange along the Hudson River, offering protection for Pearl Street and lands below it. John Wolcott told me that Pearl Street was likely a corruption of "Peril Street" due to the risk of being shot by invaders down from the top of the hill.

An August Evening on Bennett Hill

|

A clear August eve on Bennett Hill I tread,
As visitors depart, the sun paints hues ahead.
Late summer’s angle lends colors so rare,
With evening light, a sun’s gentle flare.

Geese call from afar, cows low in the breeze,
Motorcycles hum, mingling with trees.
Autumn’s touch in the air, breeze softly plays,
Wood smoke and cattle scent, nature’s embrace.

The sun readies to set, a vibrant display,
A palette of shades before night takes its sway.
Mosquitoes abound, their bites fierce and keen,
No blueberries this year, a sight unforeseen.

Despite the challenges, beauty’s profound,
A precious twilight moment, nature’s gift unbound.