Albany, NY

Albany is the capital city of New York, located in the Northeast region of the United States. Founded in 1614, the city has grown to a population of approximately 99,224 residents within a state of 20,201,249 people. As the seat of New York's state government, Albany serves as the political and administrative center of the state.

The city is home to the New York State Capitol, a Romanesque Revival / Neo-Renaissance structure that has been a landmark since its completion in 1899. Designed by Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz, and Henry Hobson Richardson, the capitol building stands as a testament to the state's history and governance, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.

Albany has served as the capital of New York since 1797. Before Albany, the state's capital was located in New York City and Kingston.

The New York State Capitol in Albany is one of the most architecturally ambitious state capitols ever built, taking 32 years and $25 million to construct -- making it the most expensive government building of its era. The building is notable for its lack of a dome, a result of concerns about the building's ability to support one, and for its stunning 'Million Dollar Staircase' carved by hundreds of stone cutters over 14 years. Three different architects contributed to the design, giving the building a unique blend of styles.

Notable Features

• No dome -- one of the few state capitols without one
• Million Dollar Staircase with 77 carved stone faces
• Took 32 years and $25 million to build (1867-1899)
• Three different architects contributed to the design
• Romanesque Revival and Neo-Renaissance blend
• Elaborate Senate and Assembly chambers