Governor's Mansion c.1905...
Hawk St. Viaduct, A Lost Throwback
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This shot of the Hawk Street Viaduct c.1905 is a unique view that unfortunately, can no longer be obtained. That's because in 1970, it was demolished after years of neglect. ...
Throwback to Tulip Fest 2008
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I'm just in one of those moods and this snow isn't helping. So, instead I've decided to think about warmer, happier times and in Albany one of the best examples of that is Tulip Fest. I know the last couple of years, it's...
Shot of the Capitol Steps c.1905
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Very cool vintage shots of the Capitol steps from the east side. It's especially unique to not see any scaffolding. It really is quite a beautiful piece of architecture. ...
Elk St Row Houses – Center Square
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This is a great shot of Elk Street c.1901. If you want to image what the landscape looked like 100+ years ago in Albany, go no further than Center Square. ...
The Armory, Back When it was an Armory
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This shot of the Washington Avenue Armory c.1900, was taken from the corner of Lark St, and not so surprisingly, this incredible building looks exactly the same as it does today. ...
The Incredible Million Dollar Staircase
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Next time your walking by the New York State Capitol, step inside and take in the beauty and grandeur of one of it's most prominent features....
The First Albany High School
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Technically, the first Albany High School began in 1868 and was known as Albany Free Academy. That school was located on State Street, but by 1876, it had been renamed Albany High School and moved to Eagle Street to...