United Traction Company Building
National Register of Historic Places

United Traction Company Building

Albany, Albany County, New York
Listed
May 23, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
76001205

About this property

The United Traction Company Building is located on Broadway in Albany, New York, United States. It is a brick building by local architect Marcus T. Reynolds in the Renaissance Revival architectural style, constructed at the end of the 19th century. In 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Four years later it was included as a contributing property when the Downtown Albany Historic District was listed on the Register. It was the headquarters of United Traction, which at the time of its construction operated the city's trolley system. Architecturally it complemented the nearby Union Station, and the two served as the gateway to the city for visitors. Although it eventually switched to operating buses, United Traction remained in the building until the 1950s, when it became part of the Capital District Transportation Authority. It is currently used for other business purposes.

Location

598 Broadway
Albany, Albany County, New York
42.65195, -73.74935

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was United Traction Company Building listed on the National Register?

United Traction Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1976.

What type of historic resource is United Traction Company Building?

United Traction Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for United Traction Company Building?

The period of significance for United Traction Company Building is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1976.

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