Albany, originally settled by the Mohicans, is the capital of New York State. The city is rich in colonial history dating back to 1609, when Dutch explorer Henry Hudson reached the area on the ship Half Moon. The Dutch influence is evident in place names and architecture throughout the region. I found the city to be very walkable, though climbing State Street can be a challenge. There’s a well-developed bus network, so you can explore Albany without a car. My wife and I faced only one challenge when we visited in August, 2018: Finding somewhere to eat on Sunday – every restaurant was shut! (Maybe because the legislature and the university was in recess?)
The link list below provides a quick guide to the city, but for a deep dive, the draft Albany Historic Preservation Plan (September, 2019) is a tremendous resource.
- Wikipedia: Albany, New York
- Official Website: albanyny.gov
- Tourism Website: Albany.org
- Google Map
- Related: Architecture of Albany, New York
- Related: Albany Historic Preservation
- For Your Bookshelf: Albany Architecture: A Guide to the City
Albany Photo Galleries
These galleries are just a start! Almost 60 more galleries are on the way, including: 74 State Street, 136 State Street, 140 State Street, 625 Broadway, Albany Academy, Albany County Courthouse, Albany County Savings Bank – 100 State Street, Albany Trust Company, Alfred E Smith State Office Building, Arcade Building, Armory, Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, City Beer Hall, CorniceCopia, De Witt Clinton Hotel, Dutch Reformed Church of Albany, Education Building, Elks Lodge, Engine Number One – AFD, Executive Mansion, Homes, Kenmore Hotel, Masonic Lodge, Mechanics And Farmers Bank, Miscellaneous, Municipal Gas Company, National Commercial Bank, National Commercial Bank 2, National Savings Bank, New York State Bank, NYS Court Of Appeals, One Commerce Plaza, Palace Theater, Pruyn Building, Renssalaer, St John Evangelist – Rensselaer, St Josephs Church, St Marys Centennial Hall, St Marys Roman Catholic Church, St Peters Church, Streetviews – Broadway, Streetviews – Clinton Avenue, Streetviews – Columbia Street, Streetviews – Elk Street, Streetviews – Green Street, Streetviews – Madison Avenue, Streetviews – Pearl Street, StreetViews – State Street, Streetviews – Washington Avenue, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Telephone Building, Temple Beth Emeth, Times Union Center, Union Station, United Traction Company, US Post Office / Courthouse / Customshouse, YMCA.