Albany / New York State Capitol

The nation’s most expensive state capitol was completed in 1899, after 32 years, three teams of architects, and $25 million ($778 million in 2020 dollars). Those impressive stairs aren’t just for a grand entry: They were added to stop the building from sliding down the hill!

Name: New York State Capitol
Location: State Street
Year Completed: 1899
Architect: Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz, Henry Hobson Richardson, Isaac G Perry
Style: Romanesque Revival, Neo-Renaissance
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