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New York State Capitol

New York State Capitol is a historic place in Albany, Albany County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000519.

Albany, Albany County, New YorkListed February 18, 1971NRIS #71000519★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is New York State Capitol?

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, 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.

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The record

Listing details

Name
New York State Capitol
City
Albany
County
Albany County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
February 18, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000519
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.65257, -73.75736
When was New York State Capitol listed on the National Register?

New York State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971.

Where is New York State Capitol located?

New York State Capitol is located in Albany, Albany County, New York at approximately 42.65257, -73.75736. See the map above.

Is New York State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. New York State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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