by John Wolcott published March/April 2000 Newsletter, Last Updated 3/9/00 In 1914, Albany almost benefitted immensely from the City Beautiful movement. This was part of the Progressive movement, then afoot around the country with its strong public spirit, open, honest better government and conservation bent. This, temporarily, influenced even traditionally conservative Albany. Albany in 1912, … The 1914 Pine Bush Preserve – What became of it?