History Night Saving the Stockade: The Legacy of Feibes and Schmidt

Over more than 300 years of continuous habitation, Schenectady's Stockade neighborhood experienced massive changes. But in the 20th century, the unique historic area was nearly destroyed. Enter Werner Feibes and Jim Schmidt, two architects with a passion for preservation. In this presentation, we'll see how these men led the movement that saved the Stockade and created New York State's first Historic District.