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About Troy

Troy is the county seat of Renselaer County, New York and is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy is an old industrial city that has suffered a sharp drop in population as manufacturing has moved to other areas. In an attempt to preserve architectural history many of the city's historic houses have been converted to restaurants. Troy has many Victorian houses with interesting architectural and decorative flourishes and has been the location for many films needing Victorian settings (the Time Machine, the Age of Innocence, the Emperor's Club). As part of an ongoing renewal effort an Antique District was recently established downtown and the Troy's Farmer's Market is held every Saturday (moving indoors during the winter). Troy also hosts a number of festivals including the Troy Turkey Trot, the Uncle Sam Parade, and The Classics Project. Troy is home to Hudson Valley Community College, Renselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Russell Sage College.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/01 by mira3