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Albany, United States

New York State Capitol

Albany, United States

New York State Capitol
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The New York State Capitol in Albany stands as the seat of New York state government, completed in 1899 after a construction that cost $25 million—making it the most expensive government building of its era. Designed by Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz, and Henry Hobson Richardson, the structure rises 67 meters and blends Romanesque and Renaissance Revival architectural styles. Located on State Street within Capitol Park as part of the Empire State Plaza complex, it houses the New York State Legislature. The building was recognized for its historical significance with listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1979.

Architect

Thomas FullerLeopold EidlitzHenry Hobson Richardson

Movement

Romanesque Revival architectureRenaissance Revival architecture
Built
Type
capitol building
Heritage
New York State Register of Historic Places listed place, National Register of Historic Places listed place
Height
67 m
Place
Albany, United States

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Location

42.65260, -73.75740