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Living in Albany, one of the things that never fails to move and inspire me is how rich in history our city and region are. Whether you are reading this guide as a first time visitor or are a lifelong resident, I hope you will share my passion for telling our very special and unique stories.

Because Albany is as old as it is; because it is the seat of state and county government; because it has, for better and worse, undergone massive physical and social changes over its long history, we face, as a community, what could be viewed as daunting challenges. And while the layered patchwork of our city is indeed challenging, luckily, many of us see the countless opportunities that rich texture provides for building stronger neighborhoods, a more unified sense of our community, and a better quality of life.

Even before I was elected to serve as mayor of this singular city I was thinking about ways to do more, and do better, with our historic and heritage resources. Luckily, there is so much going on in Albany on this front—so many groups and organizations and individuals already elbow deep in this work, fully dedicated to drawing out to the surface every facet of Albany’s history and celebrating it. This guide is one step in this new group effort to highlight aspects of Albany’s historic and heritage resources. This guide holds up some of the most prominent examples of our built environment, the stand-outs that might spark visitors’ curiosity or maybe even residents who would (and should!) like to learn more about the buildings and places that make up this special place, our home and the capital of State. On behalf of the Office of the Mayor and our city, we are proud to offer you this guide so that you may explore some of Albany’s best known historic and heritage sites. As you explore, I am confident that our stories will engage you and keep you coming back for more.

I am so grateful to the Albany residents and visitors who see the value of our historic resources and who work so hard, every day, to promote, protect, and preserve what’s best about our city—our deep, valuable, shared history.

With best wishes,

Kathy M. Sheehan, Mayor of Albany October 2014 Central Ave.

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Second Ave. S. Pearl St. Rensselaer N Hours oF FEATURED SITES Times listed are public and do not require reservations. Visit each site’s page for year-round hours and details. All locations are in Albany unless noted. Contact sites before visiting if you want to:

Not open › Visit on holidays (many close for government holidays) › Bring a large group (10 or more people) Open 4 hours › Use handicapped access or fewer › Arrange a private or closed-hours tour *reservations › Attend special events required › Learn more about the items in their gift shop

Sun M T W Th F Sat Albany Heritage Area 1 Visitors Center 11am-3pm 9am-4pm (9am-3pm Dec. to March) 10am-3pm New York 2 State Museum 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 3 Plaza 6am-11pm New York 4 State Capitol 7am-7pm Albany Institute 5 of History & Art Noon-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-8pm 10am-5pm 6 * 11am-5pm 11am-5pm

7 Historic Cherry Hill** 1-4pm 1-4pm

8 *** 1-4pm 10am-4pm 1-4pm

9 Crailo*** 11am-5pm 11am-5pm

10 USS Slater 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

11 Half Moon seasonal Stephen & Harriet Myers 12 Residence reservations required 13 Shaker Heritage Society 9:30am-4pm (10am-4pm Nov. to Mid-Dec.) African American Cultural 14 Center of the Capital Region reservations required Irish American Heritage Noon-4pm 11am-4pm Noon-4pm 15 Museum American Italian Heritage 11am-2pm 11am-2pm Noon-4pm 16 Museum 17 Washington Park Sunrise to Sunset with the exception of special events

18 Albany Rural Cemetery 7:30am-7pm

19 Historic Albany Foundation 9am-5pm

Architectural Parts Noon-5pm 9am-5pm 19 Warehouse

*Closed November through March ***Closed November though April **Closed January through March WELCOME TO ALBANY! Hello! You are the latest in a long line of visitors to the historic capital city on the Hudson. The first European explorers founded Fort Nassau here in 1614, where Dutch pioneers traded furs with the Mohawk and Mahican locals. Albany received its charter in 1686, making it the oldest chartered city in the nation, and we have layers of history to show it. The purpose of this guide is to invite you to explore Albany’s historic and eclectic streetscape and buildings. Here we highlight some of the prominent sites in our quirky, storied city. Remember, too, that our historic neighborhoods are always open for a stroll. Must-see neighborhoods include Arbor Hill‘s Ten Broeck Triangle, Mansion (adjacent to the Executive Mansion), and the Washington Park and Center Square neighborhoods, just west of the State Capitol and . Albany lies at the heart and crossroads—historically, culturally, geographically—of our nation’s founding story, and we have much to offer residents and visitors alike in terms of education and recreation. Come. Enjoy. Explore. After 400 years, Albany continues to be an amazing discovery.

THEMES: G Halls of Government F Founding Families M Military History P U.S. Presidents C Crossroads of Culture A Albany Architecture Gallery

This guide was created by the Mayor's Committee on Heritage Tourism and published through the generosity of the Bender Family Foundation.

Research and original concepts: Fred Schrock Design: Lori Hansen and Laura Glazer Photographs: Martin Daley

Special thanks to: Matthew Bender, IV; Phoebe Bender; Susan Holland; Jim Jamieson; Jessica Fisher Neidl; Miriam Trementozzi. G F M P C A

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Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center Start your journey here! The Center features exhibits on the founding and development of Albany and an ongoing history of the region. A large gift shop, personal wayfinding assistance, and historic artifacts from the several USS Albany ships built between 1846 and 1990 are found inside, as well as the Henry Hudson Planetarium. Free and pay parking is also available. Housed in an old 1870s pumping station, the Center is next to the 1730s , now a popular restaurant. From here you are a block from several other restaurants and bars, the historic Palace Theatre, and the Way pedestrian bridge to the waterfront. Ask about self-guided tours of downtown, too.

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April-November 11am-3pm 9am-4pm 10am-3pm December-March 11am-3pm 9am-3pm 10am-3pm albany.org 25 Quackenbush Square Info & Group Tours: (800) 258-3582, (518) 434-0405 Parking: Lot, Street

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New York State Museum The covers every aspect of the Empire State’s rich natural, cultural, political, and military history. Permanent exhibits include artifacts from the 9/11 attacks, an excavated mastodon skeleton from nearby Cohoes, a life-size Iroquois longhouse, and the set of Sesame Street. Albany is well-represented too, with a display of archaeological finds left by original Dutch settlers in the 1600s. Families will enjoy the Discovery Place and riding an authentic, century-old carousel. Upstairs, researchers can look up genealogies and other historical records in one of the world’s biggest library and archives collections.

Sun M T W Th F Sat Museum 9:30am-5 9:30am-5pm Carousel & Discovery Place 10am-4:30pm 10am-4:30pm Library (before Sept. 3) 9am-5pm 9:30am-5pm Library (starting Sept. 3) 9:30am-5pm Archives Research Room* 9:30am-5pm

nysm.nysed.gov 260 Madison Avenue • Info & Group Tours: (518) 474-5877 Parking: Lots, Street *Registration required for Archives Research Rooms

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Empire State Plaza The Capitol and the State Museum are connected by the Empire State Plaza, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller’s realized vision for transforming Albany into the most spectacular capital in the country. At home on the plaza are The Egg, the NYS Convention Center, and the most important publicly owned collection of modern art in the . With more than 90 works and including pieces by the likes of Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and dozens of others, the collection brings together works by artists who practiced in New York in the 1960s and 1970s. Other features of the plaza include the breathtaking views from the Corning Tower Observation Deck, a massive reflecting pool (transformed into an ice rink in winter), and a weekly farmers’ market.

Sun M-F Sat Concourse Art & Memorials 6am-11pm Outdoor Art & Memorials (Apr-Nov) 6am-11pm Visitor Center 8:30am-5pm Corning Tower Observation Deck 10am-3:45pm Food Court 10:30am-2:30pm empirestateplaza.org 261 Madison Avenue Info & Group Tours: (518) 474-2418 Parking: Garages, Lots, Street Self-guided. Guided tours available by appt. On weekends & evenings, enter on Madison across from State Museum. 3 G F M P C A

4 National Historic Landmark Construction on the Capitol began in 1867 and took more than thirty years to complete. A masterpiece of civic pride and decorative design, the Capitol was, at the time, one of the most expensive structures built in the United States. Highlights that can be seen today include the intricately carved Million Dollar Staircase, the Senate Chamber (considered one of the most elegant rooms in America), and more than 50 paintings in the Hall of Governors. Noted architects H. H. Richardson, Thomas Fuller, , and Isaac Perry all had a hand in designing the building over the course of its construction. On weekdays you can tour the inside of the building on your own or with a guide.

Across the Empire State Plaza from the Capitol and below the State Museum on Eagle Street you will find the NYS Executive Mansion. By appointment you can tour the house, home to New York State governors, including , Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, since 1875. Call (518) 473-7521 for information about guided-tour reservations.

Guided Tours at 10am, noon, 2pm, 3pm Self-Guided Tours 7am-7pm

empirestateplaza.org 171 State Street Info & Group Tours: (518) 474-2418 Parking: Garages, Lots, Street Guided tours start in 1st floor lobby 4 F C A

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Albany Institute of History & Art Organized in 1791, this is one of the oldest museums in America. Its most famous artifacts are two 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummies. The Institute‘s eclectic collection also includes landscape paintings from the Hudson River School and works from renowned Albany sculptor Erastus Dow Palmer, as well as fine contemporary pieces. Diverse historical objects and art relating to 400 years of Albany’s history are revealed in temporary and permanent exhibits. The museum is a short walk from the capitol and from shops and restaurants on Lark Street, and also houses a unique gift shop itself.

Sun M T W Th F Sat Noon- 10am-5pm 10am-8pm 10am-5pm 5pm albanyinstitute.org 125 Washington Avenue Info & Group Tours: (518) 463-4478 Admission $10, Free Thursdays and 1st Friday from 5-8. Seniors & Students w/ID $8; Children 6–12 $6; Children 6 and under free Parking: Lot, Street Self-Guided. Guided tours at 1 & 3:30, Saturday & Sunday

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6 National Historic Schuyler Mansion Landmark Home of Revolutionary War Major General Philip J. Schuyler and Catharine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, Schuyler Mansion, built in the 1760s, was the first English-style mansion built in Albany. The home’s situation featured not only a sweeping pastoral view for its inhabitants, but also commanded attention from travelers approaching Albany on the river. The building’s architecture certainly was in stark contrast to the small Dutch houses that populated the countryside and city.

Schuyler Mansion housed a large family. Fifteen children were born to Philip and Catharine Schuyler—eight of whom survived to adulthood. The hospitality and stature of the family, the stylish manner of the house, and its fine accommodations, made the landmark a popular stop for statesmen, officers, European travelers, and friends and relations.

Permanent and temporary exhibits highlight myriad themes on 18th-century daily life.

Closed late October through mid-May Sun M T W Th F Sat mid-May - late October 11am-5pm 11am-5pm

nysparks.com/historic-sites/33/details.aspx 32 Catherine Street, Albany Admission $5; Seniors & Students $4; Children 12 and under Free 6 Info & Group Tours: (518) 434-0834 F A

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Historic Cherry Hill Aloft on a hill on the southern edge of the city, Historic Cherry Hill is one of Albany’s most recognizable landmarks. Built in 1787, the home is distinct among the country’s house museums: Its vast collection includes more than 70,000 items—decorative arts, furniture, books, diaries, clothing and household textiles, and other household items—reflecting the daily life of the Van Rensselaer family, who lived in the home continuously for more than 175 years.

Currently undergoing a thorough restoration, sections of this remarkable house and collection are open for guided tours.

Closed January through March

Sun M T W Th F Sat April - December 1-4pm 1-4pm historiccherryhill.org 523 South Pearl Street Info & Group Tours: (518) 434-4791 Admission $5. $4 Seniors and College Students, $2 Children 12-18 Family Architectural Hunt $2 Adults, $1 Children 6-11 Parking: Lot, Street Guided tours only: Wednesdays at 1, 2, and 3pm; Saturdays at 2 and 3pm Architecture Hunt for Families: Saturdays at 1-2pm 7 F M A

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Ten Broeck Mansion In 1797, and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, began construction on their mansion just north of Albany. The Ten Broeck Mansion was completed in 1798. The original Federal-style spiral staircase remains, though most of the home’s furnishings and artwork date to the Greek Revival era in the 1830s, when the mansion was owned by Thomas Worth Olcott. The surrounding neighborhood’s name, Arbor Hill, comes from the home’s epithet during this period.

As headquarters to the Albany County Historical Association, the house hosts events and exhibits year round that showcase not only the house’s history but preservation efforts from throughout the region.

Closed November through April

Sun M T W Th F Sat May - October 1-4pm 10am-4pm 1-4pm

tenbroeckmansion.org 9 Ten Broeck Place Info & Group Tours: (518) 436-9826 Admission $5; Students & Seniors $4; Children 12 & under $3 Parking: Lot, Street Guided tours on the hour. Home of the Albany County Historical Association

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Crailo State Historic Site Across the river from Albany in Rensselaer is Crailo, home of Hendrick Van Rensselaer, built in 1707 and named after the family’s estate in the Netherlands. Now The Museum of the Colonial Dutch in the Hudson River Valley, interactive exhibits at Crailo reflect the lives of these European entrepreneurs in the 17th-century colony and the lives of their trade partners—Algonquin and Iroquois Native Americans.

Crailo underwent a series of modifications over the years, many of which reflect the changing tastes and increasing influence of the English on Albany-area Dutch. A visit to Crailo will give visitors a glimpse into life inside the earliest permanent colonial settlement in the Americas.

Closed late October through Mid-May

Schuyler & Crailo Sun M T W Th F Sat Mid May-Late October 11am-5pm 11am-5pm nysparks.com/historic-sites/30/details.aspx 9 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer Info & Group Tours: (518) 463-4478 Admission $5; Seniors & Students $4; Children 12 & under Free Parking: Lot, Street Guided tours only, on the hour. Last tour at 4pm.

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10 National Historic USS Slater Landmark One of Albany’s most popular destinations, the USS Slater saw action during World War II and was deployed throughout the Atlantic and Pacific. She is the last Escort afloat in the United States. Following her U.S. service, Slater served the Greek Navy for 40 years as Aetos. She returned to the U.S. in 1993 and has undergone an extensive restoration to return her to 1945 configuration. Visitors can climb aboard to experience what it was like to live, work, and fight on this remarkable ship. USS Slater is a National Historic Landmark.

Sun M T W Th F Sat June to July 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

ussslater.org Broadway and Quay Streets Info & Group Tours: (518) 431-1943 Admission $8; Seniors 65+ $7; Children 6-14 $6; Children 6 and under free Parking: Lot

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The Half Moon Travel through time to 17th-century New Netherland by visiting the Half Moon, a full-scale working replica of the ship that carried Henry Hudson in 1609 up the famous river that now bears his name. Docked at Albany’s waterfront for a few weeks each year, the Half Moon is a traveling museum dedicated to educating visitors about Hudson’s voyage of exploration for the Dutch East India Company and life aboard ship in that era.

The Half Moon spends most of its time sailing the Hudson, Connecticut, and Delaware rivers and bay. The boat is staffed by a crew of professionals and volunteers. Tours are available by appointment. www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us Info & Group Tours: [email protected] Admission: Adults $7; Seniors & Students $5 Parking: Lot, Street

THEMES: G Halls of Government F Founding Families M Military History P U.S. Presidents C Crossroads of Culture A Albany Architecture Gallery 11 C A

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The Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence This modest Greek Revival townhouse was the mid-19th-century home of noted abolitionists Stephen and Harriet Myers, and was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. The Albany Vigilance Committee held its meetings here and freedom seekers sought refuge here. Stephen Myers was a former slave. As an active abolitionist, he was known for the publication of many newspapers, the most notable being The Northern Star and Freeman’s Advocate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is currently undergoing extensive restoration and being developed to highlight and preserve Albany’s rich African American heritage.

undergroundrailroadhistory.org 194 Livingston Avenue

Reservations Required: (518) 432-4432 Adults $8; Seniors $6; Children 12 years and under $5 Parking: Street

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Shaker Heritage Society This is the original Shaker settlement, founded in 1776 and inhabited until the 1920s. Shakers believed in communal living, gender equality, celibacy, efficiency, and hard work. They became famous for their devout religious practices and for quality handicrafts such as Shaker furniture. Here, the 1848 Meeting House is restored and open for visitors to explore. You can also walk the grounds around several buildings in this enclave that was part factory, family farm, and church. Craft fairs and in- depth tours are also held here, a stone’s throw from Albany International Airport. Visit the website for ’Virtual Watervliet’ and a mobile app.

Sun M T W Th F Sat February - October 9:30am-4pm November - mid-December 10am-4pm shakerheritage.org 25 Meeting House Road

Info & Group Tours: (518) 456-7890 Free Admission Parking: Lot Self-guided cell phone tours available

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African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region Occupying an 1890s bank building in the heart of downtown, the African American Cultural Center is a non-profit organization that works to promote the empowerment and education of residents throughout the region through music, dance, research, and collections relating to the city’s cultural diversity.

Reservations Required

aacccr.org 135 South Pearl Street Info & Events: [email protected] Parking: Street

THEMES: G Halls of Government F Founding Families M Military History P U.S. Presidents C Crossroads of Culture 14 A Albany Architecture Gallery C

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Irish American Heritage Museum Featuring small and temporary exhibits showing Irish influence in the Capital Region’s development, this cultural center is located in the heart of downtown. A library focused on Ireland and Irish heritage is also open for use.

Sun M T W Th F Sat Noon-4pm 11am-4pm Noon-4pm irish-us.org 370 Broadway Info & Group Tours: (518) 427-1916 Admission $3; Seniors $2; Children 14 and under Free Parking: Street

THEMES: G Halls of Government F Founding Families M Military History P U.S. Presidents C Crossroads of Culture A Albany Architecture Gallery 15 C

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American Italian Heritage Museum This museum honors Italian immigrants and tells the story of Italian Americans and their contributions to communities throughout the United States. National in scope and with ten exhibit rooms, a Hall of History, Italian Cultural Center, and a gift shop, this is the largest Italian American museum in the East. Some of the artifacts date to the Roman Empire but most are from the 19th and early 20th century. The center offers classes and Italian cultural programs and events.

Sun M T W Th F Sat January - March Noon-4pm Noon- 4pm April - June Noon-4pm 11am-2pm 11am-2pm Noon- 4pm July - August 11am-2pm 11am-2pm Noon- 4pm September - December Noon-4pm 11am-2pm 11am-2pm Noon- 4pm

americanitalianmuseum.org 1227 Central Avenue Info & Group Tours: (518) 435-1979 Admission: $5; Seniors 65 and up $4; Students $3; Children 12 and under Free Parking: Lot Also open by advance appointment.

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Washington Park Ninety acres of rolling landscape make up Washington Park, deemed to be one of the nation’s 100 most important parks by the American Association of Architects. A year- round beauty, the park includes a lake and the Lake House, winding foot paths, open lawns, formal gardens, a playground, and basketball and tennis courts, not to mention a spectacular array of trees, some of which predate the park. The surrounding residential neighborhood is a veritable museum of American architecture, showcasing works by local architects alongside those designed by internationally recognized architects like H. H. Richardson and McKim, Mead, and White.

Inspired by the work of Frederick Law Olmsted, but designed by local landscape architects, Washington Park is considered to be Albany’s “back yard.” It is home to many of the region’s most popular events and festivals, including the Tulip Festival, Park Playhouse, Capital Pride Fest, and Latin Fest, among others.

Have a picnic, ride a bike, walk your dog, cross-country ski, or sit on a bench and watch the world go by—there are endless ways to enjoy this historic and naturalistic gem. www.washingtonparkconservancy.org

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Albany Rural Cemetery Cross the city line into Menands and pay a visit to this National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest and grandest examples of the rural cemetery movement in America. Albany Rural’s 467 acres are an idyllic Who’s Who of local, state, and national history and the final resting place of more than 135,000 people, including civic leaders, governors, artists, prominent families, and perhaps its best known resident, U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur. Come and take in the beautiful park-like setting, streams and waterfalls, and an unbeatable array of funerary art and architecture.

Sun M-F Sat All Year 7:30am-4:30pm During Daylight Savings 7:30am-7pm Office 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-Noon

albanyruralcemetery.org 99 Cemetery Avenue Info & Group Tours: (518) 463-7017 Free Admission Parking: Lot and Paths

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Madison Ave. 19 Lark St. Historic Albany Foundation Empire State State St. N. Pearl St. Historic Albany Foundation, founded in 1974, holds events year- Plaza S. Mall round, including architectural tours of Albany’s neighborhoods during Arterial Walkabout Wednesdays and Strolling Sundays.

The Foundation’s experienced guides are also available for private tours. Lincoln Park Visit the Foundation’s website and like them on Facebook for more 787

Eagle St. information. Morton Ave. The Architectural Parts Warehouse is the oldest continuously operating Delaware Ave. not-for-profit architectural salvage business in the U.S. It recycles and reuses the elements of historic buildings that could not be saved.

Sun M T W Th F Sat Office 9am-5pm Second Ave. Architectural Parts Warehouse noon-5pm 9am-5pm S. Pearl St. Rensselaer historic-albany.org 89 Lexington Avenue N (518) 465-0876

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iii New York State Capitol vi USS Slater 171 State Street 141 Broadway 20 OTHER BUILDINGS WORTH A VISIT

A I Hook & Ladder No. 4 R Union Station/ (former) 360 Delaware Avenue Peter D. Kiernan Plaza 12 Elk Street 575 Broadway J Lil’s Diner (former) B 893 Broadway S United Traction 24 Eagle Street Company Building K New York State 598 Broadway C Benjamin Walworth Court of Appeals Arnold House and 20 Eagle Street T University Club of Carriage House Albany 465 State Street L New York State 141 Washington Avenue Department D Cathedral of of Education Building U Van Ostrande- All Saints 29 Washington Avenue Radliff House 62 South Swan Street M New York State E Cathedral of Executive Mansion V Washington the Immaculate 138 Eagle Street Avenue Armory Conception (Tenth Batallion) 125 Eagle Street N Palace Theatre 195 Washington Avenue 19 Clinton Avenue F Delaware & Hudson W Whipple Cast Railroad Company O Quackenbush House and Wrought Building/SUNY Plaza 683 Broadway Iron Bowstring 353 Broadway Truss Bridge P St. Mary’s Roman 100 Mill Road G First Church Catholic Church 110 North Pearl Street 10 Lodge Street Addresses may be approximate. H Fort Orange Club Q St. Peter’s 110 Washington Episcopal Church Avenue 107 State Street

National Register of Historic Places Historic Districts Arbor Hill Downtown Albany Pastures Historic District Historic District Historic District Ten Broeck Triangle Knox Street Rapp Road Community Broadway-Livingston Historic District Historic District Avenue Historic District Lafayette Park South End-Groesbeckville Buildings at Historic District Historic District 744-750 Broadway Lustron Houses Washington Park Center Square-Hudson of Jermain Street Historic District Park Historic District Historic District Watervliet Shaker Clinton Avenue Mansion Historic District Historic District Historic District 

21 Thank you to our generous sponsors:

The Bender Family Foundation

City of Albany

Office of Parks, Recreation Partners for and Historic Preservation Albany Stories

Miriam Trementozzi and James B. Ayers

THEMES: G Halls of Government F Founding Families Military History M The Lark Street Bid P U.S. Presidents C Crossroads of Culture A Albany Architecture Gallery

This guide was Central Avenue produced with Business Improvement District the generous Downtown Albany support of: Business Improvement District The Frank Greene Foundation for New Initiatives Historic Albany Foundation

Printed October 2014.