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November 15, 1978. Designated NYSRHP. June 23, 1980. 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.
The New York State Capitol is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Highlights of our 45-minute tours can include the legislative chambers, Hall of Governors, Governor’s Reception Room, Hall of New York, historic staircases, and the recent Ruth Bader Ginsburg portrait carving.
Learn more about events at the Plaza including our seasonal schedules, special events, the historic New York State Capitol, tours, exhibits, the Plaza Art Collection, and more!
Phone: (518) 474-2418. Visit Website. Send Email. 1. 3. Overview. Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur.
Explore the construction, architecture, and history of the Million Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol. Virtual Visit: The Million Dollar Staircase. Watch on. Fast Facts. There are 444 steps on the staircase. There are 77 famous faces carved throughout the staircase. The cost of the staircase was $1.5 million dollars.
Visit the Million Dollar Staircase, the Senate Chamber, or the War Room, and you will understand why people call it the most beautiful state capitol in the country. This elaborately carved stone building was constructed between 1867 and 1899, with help from five different architects.
About. Sitting majestically atop Albany’s State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years.
