New York State Capitol
Capitol Park, Albany, New York
Map
Coordinates:
+42.65280, -73.7576042°39'10" N, 73°45'27" W
Quadrangle map:Albany
Description
Erected between 1867 and 1899, this building marked a period of general prosperity and confidence in Post-Civil War New York. Begun in the Second Empire style, it was completed in the French Renaissance style and was one of the most lavish structures built in 19th century America. This building, along with Philadelphia's City Hall, was one of the last great monumental structures in this country built entirely of masonry. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, January 29, 1979
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971
- Reference number
- 71000519
- Architectural style
- Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Beaux Arts
- Areas of significance
- Art; Engineering; Politics/Government; Architecture
- Levels of significance
- National; State
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Capitol
- Current function
- Capitol
- Periods of significance
- 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874
- Significant years
- 1868; 1899; 1913
Update Log
- January 30, 2019: New photos from Richard Doody