Schenectady NY is located on the Mohawk River 15 minutes west of Albany. Schenectady is known for being the home of General Electric, but the history of this city goes way deeper than that. In this video, we explore the history and geography of Schenectady New York, from its founding by the Dutch in the 1600s to the urban development happening in the present day. Whether you are from Schenectady or just want to learn more, we truly hope that you enjoy this video. For good information on urban planning in Schenectady, I highly recommend this paper: http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/schenectady/shovelready/index.html Special thanks to: Leo Rosenblum (Editing) Michael Diana (drone footage, historical consulting) The Schenectady County Historical Society Derek Baranski You can visit us on social media at: Twitter: @the_dcshow Instagram: the_dcshow Our website: dcshow.io The images in this video were provided in part by the Schenectady County Historical Society. Visit them at https://schenectadyhistorical.org/. They are a valuable resource for learning about Schenectady. The drone footage in this video was provided by Michael Diana. Michael is the Education and Programs manager at the Schenectady County Historical Society. The images in this video were also provided in part by the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress has an excellent collection of assets free for non-commercial use. Visit them at https://loc.gov/. The music in this video came partially from these sources: Minstrel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Song: MBB - Destination (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUgPpSswrC4 This video is protected under the fair use act. It serves an educational purpose. And is not commercialized.