In this episode, we take a closer look at the life and accomplishments of Garnet Douglass Baltimore, one of Troy's most famous Black citizens. Baltimore, a civil engineer and landscape architect, was the first Black graduate of RPI (1881) and designed Troy's Prospect Park. 

Many thanks to Suzanne Spellen for sharing her research and archive of materials for this episode.

Episode Notes:

• Spellen of Troy
• Video: Suzanne Spellen on Garnet Douglass Baltimore
• Hart Cluett Museum

Credits:

Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records

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