Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway

10/12/2026

Our Fall 2026 Newsletter is out! Read about our Gala honoring Sage Brothers Painting, our new mural depicting Troy's industrial history, and how Troy and Albany went to the moon. If you didn't receive it in your email inbox (check your spam folder!), click this link:

  From the Executive Director

10/05/2026

The summer of 1914 was a time of unrest at the Burden Iron Co. Employees refused to work after the company cut their wages. As the work stoppage continued, various influential individuals in Troy intervened, concerned that the Burdens could decide to abandon the mill with major economic consequences for the city. Mayor Connie Burns and Chamber of Commerce President Charles Stone urged the men to return to work. Even Father Dempsey of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church addressed the issue during his October 5 sermon. He said both sides had rights in the matter, and it would be a severe blow to the city if Burden Iron Co. left. He said he wasn’t taking sides and urged the congregation to pray for the resumption of work. A few days later the Burden workers returned to work, on the company’s terms.

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10/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of Thursday's Gala honoring Bill Sage and son Kevin Sage of Sage Brothers Painting Co. Bill spoke for the two when he thanked the Gateway for the honor, and he also recounted how he initially regarded the Troy Gas Holder House as merely a warehouse, but came to appreciate its historical significance and was honored to be able to open it up for various community events that took advantage of the unique space. Donna Done also received an award for her tireless volunteer work for the Gateway.

10/01/2026

And the Erie Canalway Photo Contest winners are …

10/01/2026

A nice illustration of the casting process, as also used by stove casting firms in Troy and Albany.

Making castings--pouring molten metal from the ladle into molds, making harvesting machinery
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
1907
(LoC)

09/28/2026

Please note that the Burden Iron Works Museum will be CLOSED Thursday, October 1, to allow us to set up for our annual Gala that evening. The museum will be open as usual on Friday, noon to 4 pm.

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09/18/2026

Anyone looking for a water-powered grist mill? The mill was originally built in Schaghticoke and operated for many years before being decommissioned, disassembled, and the pieces taken to Massachusetts. Just assemble and add water.

Ashfield Mills Inc., a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, is seeking a new owner for a 19th-century grist mill originally constructed in Schaghticoke.