National Historic Landmark

New York State Capitol

Albany, Albany County, New York
Listed
February 17, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000519

About this property

The New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York state government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park. Housing the New York State Legislature, the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$25 million (equivalent to $794 million in modern dollars), making it the most expensive government building of its time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979.

Location

Albany, Albany County, New York
42.65257, -73.75736

Categories

ARTENGINEERINGPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lafayette Park Historic
Listed
0.1 mi
New York State Department of Education Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Albany Academy
Industrial
0.1 mi
Cathedral of All Saints
Industrial
0.1 mi
Albany City Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was New York State Capitol listed on the National Register?

New York State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1971.

What type of historic resource is New York State Capitol?

New York State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is New York State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. New York State Capitol has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for New York State Capitol?

The period of significance for New York State Capitol is recorded as the industrial era.

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