Crossgates 1985
Stage 1 of the Crossgates Mall was done and open in 1985. Within 10 years, they would propose a much larger mall. The hog farm on Rapp Road art this point had been abandoned, it was starting to revert back to woods.
Stewarts on New Karner Road
While the Stewarts is new, that site was previously developed as shown through this archive of aerial photos.
Albany Pine Bush – Washington Avenue Extension – Rapp Road 1973-06-16
Here is an aerial photo that shows what Washington Avenue Extension and Rapp Road-area looked like in early 1970s, after construction of Washington Avenue Extension before many businesses were located in this area.





