Audio Walking Tour
In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler:
An Audio Experience of His World
In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler is an audio walking tour inspired by the physical and cultural changes that have taken place in the city Philip Schuyler once called home. Using a combination of sound-art and narration, the tour seeks to offer more than a recitation of facts; rather, it hopes to stimulate an imaginative link to the environment of 1765.
By following the numbered stops on the walking tour maps, and listening to audio interpretations that center on the places relevant to Philip Schuyler's life - the grounds of his mansion, the streets and institutions of downtown Albany, and the river - In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler invites you to explore the modern city and discover a time and place that no longer exists.
Audio Walking tours with map:
(click on the section heading to access the files)
SCHUYLER MANSION AND GROUNDS
1 Land and Litigation
2. Front of the Mansion: Facing the King’s Road
3. A Man’s Labor
4. Back of the Mansion: Work on the Estate
SCHUYLER’S CITY
5. Schuyler’s City
6. English Influence on the City
7. Old Schuyler House
8. Dutch Reformed Church
9. The Marketplace
10. Friendship
HUDSON’S RIVER
11. Hudson’s River
12. Path along the Riverfront
13. On the “Battoe”
14. Meat for the Pie
Acknowledgements
In the Footsteps of Philip Schuyler would not have been possible without the generous assistance of the following: Albany Institute of History & Art, Jason Cosco, Allan Deitz, Richard Doll, Lynne Gort, Volker Husel, Nathaniel Krish, Kevin Morrow, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Peebles Island Resource Center, Betsy Stambach, Upstate Artists Guild, Colin Wilkinson.
AUDIO FILES CREDITS
Some of the pieces of sound-art for the audio you are about to hear has been created by the following individuals:
Colin Wilkinson: A local artist who grew up in Maryland and showed an affinity for the arts from an early age. In college he specialized in multimedia and now holds a B.A. in Visual Arts from Oberlin College and a B.M. in Technology in Music and Related Arts from Oberlin Conservatory. His work has been shown at the Getty Center in Los Angeles as well as numerous local galleries and one-night shows. He currently designs video games, develops websites, and is also acting president of the Upstate Artists Guild. For further information, please visit http://members.upstateartistsguild.org/ColinWilkinson.
Jason Cosco: Jason is a VJ and a sound artist working with multiple bands to provide video and sound during live performances. For further information, please visit http://jasconcosco.mosaicglobe.com or http://members.upstateartistsguild.org/JasonCosco.
Audio for the Dutch Reformed Church provided by acclivity (http://www.freesound.org/usersViewSingle.php?id=37876)MorningHasBroken.mp3 (http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=21199
Maarten Roosendaal: Drie Koningen - Driekoningen GeefMij Een Nieuwe Hoeder
From the album Folksongs and Dances of the Netherlands, produced by Mrs. Will. D. Scheepers, 1963.