Dear Mont Pleasant High School Class of 1964, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the cherished memories we created during our time at Mont Pleasant High School. This holiday reminds us of the importance of gratitude and connection, not only with family and friends but also with the incredible community we built together. Let … [Read more...] about Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Miscellaneous
Schenectady’s Stockade History
The Stockade Historic District is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the country. It is home to what the National Parks Service called “the highest concentration of historic period homes in the country,” with over 40 homes over 200 years old. It is the first Historic District established in New York. [ Learn More } … [Read more...] about Schenectady’s Stockade History
“What Haunts the Schenectady Stockade District?”
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“I Can’t Spell Schenectady!”
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1964 – Those were the days!
Average new house cost $13,050 Average income per year was $6,000 Gas per gallon cost 30¢ Average new car cost $3,500 Loaf of bread cost 21¢ U.S. postage stamp cost 5¢ Average monthly rent was $115 Movie ticket cost $1.25 Sony introduces the Betamax Video Recorder Oct. 27th Albert DeSalvo is arrested and later confesses to being the Boston Strangler 1964-65 Ford … [Read more...] about 1964 – Those were the days!