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   What is the Erastus Corning Tower?

   • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York. Completed in 1973 and sided with Vermont Pearl marble and glass, the state office building is part of the Empire State Plaza.

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   Who is Erastus Corning 2nd?

   • Erastus Corning 2nd, the building's namesake, was the mayor of Albany for over 40 years from 1941 to 1983. The tower was dedicated to him in March 1983 during his hospitalization. Before that dedication, it was known as the "Tower Building".

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   Where is the Corning Tower observation deck?

   • The Corning Tower Observation Deck is located on the 42nd floor of the Erastus Corning Tower in Albany’s Empire State Plaza. At 589 feet in height, this building is the tallest building in New York outside of New York City. That makes this one of the highest public observation decks anywhere in the northeastern United States.

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   When was the Corning Tower renamed?

   • The Corning Tower was completed in 1973 and was originally known simply as The Tower. It was renamed after longtime Albany mayor Erastus Corning 2nd in 1983, just a few months before his death, and is currently home to the New York State Department of Health and Office of General Services.

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   How fast is the elevator to Corning Tower observation deck?

   • The elevator to the Corning Tower Observation Deck. The elevator here runs automatically from the lobby to the observation deck reaching a top speed of 16 miles per hour. Given it takes only a few seconds to reach nearly 500 feet above the plaza, be prepared for your ears to pop.

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2. www.skyscrapercenter.com › building › erastusErastus Corning II Tower - The Skyscraper Center

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   Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment.

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3. structurae.net › en › structuresErastus Corning Tower (Albany, 1973) | Structurae

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   Nov 5, 2008 · Completed in 1973 and sided with Vermont Pearl marble and glass, the state office building is part of the Empire State Plaza. At 589 feet (180 m) and 44 stories in height, it is the tallest skyscraper in the state of New York outside of New York City.

   • Completion: 1973
   • Other name (s): Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower

   • Height: 180 m
   • Status: in use

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   Dec 30, 2022 · The Corning Tower Observation Deck is located on the 42nd floor of the Erastus Corning Tower in Albany’s Empire State Plaza. At 589 feet in height, this building is the tallest building in New York outside of New York City.

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5. www.travalour.com › 29132-erastus-corning-ii-towerErastus Corning II Tower - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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   The Erastus Corning II Tower is a historic skyscraper. It is the tallest building in the city, standing at 589 feet (180 m). Built in 1966, it is named after Erastus Corning II, the longest-serving mayor of Albany.

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   At 589 feet and 44 stories in height, it is the tallest skyscraper in the state of New York outside of New York City as well as the tallest building in mainland New York. Erastus Corning 2nd, the building's namesake, was the mayor of Albany for over 40 years from 1941 to 1983. The tower was dedicated to him in March 1983 during his hospitalization.

   • Location: 5 Empire State Plaza,#N#Albany, NY 12210, USA

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   The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower, is a prominent skyscraper. Completed in 1966, the tower is part of the Empire State Plaza and stands at an impressive 589 feet, making it the tallest building in the state outside of New York City.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. This 42-story building was dedicated in 1983 to the memory of Erastus Corning 2nd, a long-time mayor of Albany who played a special role in the creation of the Plaza as the center of state government. The Tower is the tallest building in New York State outside of New York City.