Burden Iron Works Museum — Attraction in New York

The Burden Iron Works Museum is a unique display of industrial history in Troy, NY. The building the museum is housed in was the former headquarters of the Burden Iron Works, one of the largest factories in the US when it was in operation. The museum displays not only local artifacts from Burden, but also Troy’s many other industries. Some of the more unique artifacts on display include the world’s first rototiller, which was made in Troy. Clothing and textiles from the former Cluett, Peabody, & Company can also be found in the museum. An array of wood stoves that were manufactured in Troy can also be seen here. Meneely Bells from Troy and Watervliet are also on display. Many of the creations of Henry Burden are seen in the museum. Perhaps, the most unique fact about Burden was that his factory could manufacture one horseshoe every second. There is a model of the famous Waterwheel that he created to power his factory in the museum. The waterwheel which no longer stands, was the largest in the world and inspired the creation of the Ferris wheel. The museum is currently being renovated and improved. The museum does a great job explaining industrial history. The staff was friendly and did a great job on the tour. The museum asks for a donation upon entrance. If you have a chance, take a tour of...

A fascinating history into what was, at the time, the 19th century, civil engineering equivalent of the modern Silicon Valley. Henry Burden and his mills were fundamentally important in setting the tempo for the development of the United States' industrial might for the next 100+ years. Heavy industry in the United States during this time undoubtedly changed the course of not only the nation, but human history across the globe. Very, very eye opening, and totally worth the experience and history - many in the modern Capital Region probably don't realize just how important Troy was in the story of our modern, industrialized way of life across the globe(for better or for worse). What's even more fascinating is that it was powered by what is essentially the most reliable, renewable resource we...

I showed up one day with my parents for what we though was going to be a quick mosey tour. 3 hours later, we had experienced the single most in depth history lesson any if us had ever had, focusing on the center of the industrial revolution, Troy, New York. This is absolutely wonderful experience, and I am planning on...