An unwritten legend piques the interest of two RPI graduates.

Anne Marie Lenesey and Penny Lane unlock the legend of Mame Faye, who operated Troy's most well known brothel from 1905-1943.

The song which includes the words "twenty five feet back from the railroad track" is attributed to Mame's business

A film deal is also in the works.

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Pictures of the area critical to her business and her gravestone are scheduled to be here in February 2008.