Episode 2 of 2

Albany Charter Granting

When: July 22, 1686
Where: Albany, New York
Part of: Granting of City Charters to New York and Albany

Governor Thomas Dongan formally chartered Albany as a municipality on July 22, 1686, establishing its legal status under English rule.

The charter was issued by provincial Governor Thomas Dongan, transforming the settlement from the village of Beverwijck into the city of Albany. This legal act defined the municipality's boundaries and governance structure during the period of English colonial control.

Sources

Albany, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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