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Location DB > United States > New York > Troy > Scolite International
 Name
Scolite International
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 Database Info
created by puddlejumper12 on 8/5/2015 2:40 AM
last modified by dbfoto on 9/25/2019 7:00 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Large industrial building. The only remaining on a sizable property. There are a few very cool old crane pieces and parts around, along with the great old windows and conveyor belt. Not very big building and it's very open.

Purchased by the City of Troy in 2001. Large fire destroyed most of the property in 2008.

--- Taken From DEC NY ---
The topography of the Site is level on the eastern half and terraced on the western half. Large
concrete blocks function to retain fill and preserve flat working surfaces. Concrete or steel
bulkheads are present on both the Hudson River and Poesten Kill shores. Concrete slabs, building
debris, vegetation, and bare soil or fill are present at the surface of the Site.
The eastern half of the Site is the highest portion of the property and is relatively level. The western
half is sloped and terraced, dropping approximately fifteen feet towards the Hudson River and
extending to a concrete bulkhead. The north boundary of the Site is also confined by a bulkhead
along the Poesten Kill. Nearly all of the eastern half of the Site is occupied by a concrete slab,
indicating the location of one of the former manufacturing buildings. A significant portion of the
western half is covered with metallic debris left from a metal transfer facility. In 2008, a large fire
consumed half of the prominent foundry building on the east side of the Site making all neighboring
buildings unsafe and requiring the demolition of the remainder of the foundry building and seven
other small buildings. One four-story industrial building remains in disrepair at the southwest corner
of the Site.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address

Troy, New York
United States
Owner: City of Troy
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    Check out the catwalk and conveyor belt on the upper level. Great old crane.
     Security Measures
     Historical Dates
    Built: 1971
    Closed: 0
     Required Equipment
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    It is the site of several industries and industrial uses beginning as early as 1846 with the construction
    of an iron foundry. The iron and steel industry occupied the site under various companies such as
    the Rensselaer Iron Works, Ludlow Valve Manufacturing, and Ludlow Rensselaer Valve Foundry.
    In 1971 the iron and steel industry had disappeared from the Site and the property was purchased by
    Scolite International where Perlite (a volcanic mineral of low density upon processing) was
    manufactured.
    Two subsequent occupants of the Site of note include a roofing or roofing products company that
    utilized large quantities of tar and related petroleum products as well as a scrap metal hauler and
    recycler who operated a salvaged metal transfer facility. Finally, there also appeared to have been
    some type of automobile maintenance or storage facility.

    A fire in 2008 resulted in a large amount of damage and environmental pollution. Remaining buildings were demolished minus the one seen in pictures that still stands today.
     Media Coverage
    7/3/15 article with photos
    http://www.timesun....php#photo-8263381

    4/4/14 article
    http://www.troyrec...elated-links-added

    City of Troy website
    http://www.troyny....jects/Scolite.aspx

    DEC Remidiation
    http://www.dec.ny....pdf/e442037rod.pdf
     Future Plans
    Eventually fixed up? Maybe?
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     Photo Galleries
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    November Getaway
    Sun, Nov 9th, 2014
    posted by puddlejumper12
    5 pictures
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    Times Union Photos
    Fri, Jul 3rd, 2015
    posted by puddlejumper12
    4 pictures
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    Band Shoot
    Mon, Oct 5th, 2015
    posted by dbfoto
    1 pictures
     


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     Web Links
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    Category Rating
    Photography 7 / 10
    Coolness 7 / 10
    Content Quality 7 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 9/26/2019 8:56 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 26 19 at 8:56, Steed validated this location
  • on Sep 25 19 at 19:00, dbfoto changed the following: Status
  • on Oct 8 15 at 11:27, Mike Dijital validated this location
  • on Oct 8 15 at 0:15, puddlejumper12 updated gallery November Getaway
  • on Oct 8 15 at 0:14, puddlejumper12 added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Oct 8 15 at 0:09, puddlejumper12 created a new gallery
  • on Oct 5 15 at 21:46, Mike Dijital validated this location
  • on Oct 5 15 at 13:31, dbfoto added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Oct 5 15 at 13:31, dbfoto deleted 1 pictures from gallery Band Shoot
  • on Oct 5 15 at 13:29, dbfoto updated gallery Band Shoot
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