Upstate New York Notables: Bernard Stollman

Bernard Stollman (1929–), founder of the ESP-Disk record label, grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton County.

Upstate New York Notables: Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006), actress, born in Troy, Rensselaer County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bob Mould

Bob Mould (1960–), musician, born in Malone, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Orville Gibson

Orville Gibson (1856–1918), founder of the Gibson Guitar Corp., born in Chateaugay, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang (1951–), actress, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Vintage Signage 59

The Glen Drive-In, Queensbury, NY.

Upstate New York Notables: Spirogyra

Spirogyra (1974–), jazz group, formed in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Elmer Ambrose Sperry

Elmer Ambrose Sperry (1860–1930), inventor, born in Cincinnatus, Cortland County.

Upstate New York Notables: Kate Snow

Kate Snow (1969–), television anchor, born in Saratoga Springs, raised in Burnt Hills, both Saratoga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Harold "Hal" Smith

Harold "Hal" Smith (1916–1994), actor, raised in Massena, St. Lawrence County.

Upstate New York Notables: Robert E. Smith/"Buffalo Bob"

Robert E. Smith/"Buffalo Bob" (1917–1998), Howdy Doody co-creator and host, born in Buffalo, Erie County.