Rensselaer County Courthouse

George Abdul Kerim filed his Declaration of Intention in the Supreme Court of New York, Rensselaer County 29 November 1920 to begin his journey to citizenship.

Third Street South From Fulton

George stated his address as 480 River Street in Troy which is in the general vicinity and according to 1920 and 1921 Troy City Directories is a restaurant, so perhaps Geroge lived in an apartment above or with the owner.

Hendrick Hudson Hotel

Hudson at Fulton Streets. You can imagine George walking the streets of this city, experiencing the hustle and bustle of American life for the first time.

Shopping District

You can imagine George walking done the streets of Troy, gazing into the windows of the shops and dreaming of having his own shop someday.