23: Suzanne Spellen on RPI's First Black Graduate

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 TroyVideo: Suzanne Spellen on Garnet Douglass BaltimoreHart Cluett Museum Credits:Produced, edited, and hosted by John SalkaTheme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs RecordsVisit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.Connect with Troy Story on:FacebookInstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueskyThe views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity