Discover Latham & Boght
January 29, 2020 | COLONIE SPOTLIGHT 9
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The days that have gone by LATHAM — What you recall of the world may differ with the person next to you. This sight once greeted visitors that they had made it to Latham. The checkered white and red markings on the water tower once stood a few hundred feet away from the Latham Circle, and could be seen by those flying into Albany International Airport. But, that was more than 15 years ago, and Latham has certainly changed. In this month’s Discover edition, we revisit the days of a one-room schoolhouse that taught the children of Boght about the world. Another example of how the world has changed for those who have lived here long enough.
It’s not uncommon to see the name of the town on the side of a water tower, serving the community as a welcoming sign to visitors. Latham’s unique red-and-white checkered pattern once helped airplane pilots to see it as it stood within their flight path into Albany International Airport. The beloved landmark, however, was torn down in 2011. Spotlight file photo