Albany, USA

CassGilbert · #1 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 6:31 PM**

Albany is currently capital of the New York State. It was the second largest city in the New Netherlands, back in the 17th century. The city has a diverse architectural composition, including a controversial expensive state complex.

The highest skyscraper in Albany

Controversial federal plaza

Excellent, comprehensive museum

Governors mansion

Gigantic parking lots

This one is very convenient for anyone visiting the city, that's where I parked.

The observation deck on the highest skyscraper can be accessed free of charge

19th century rowhouses

Impressive samples of Art Deco, Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts architecture can be found in downtown.

CassGilbert · #2 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 6:36 PM**

9/11 firetruck in the museum

Grand Central maquette

Extraordinary quality of Italian stonework

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CassGilbert · #5 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 6:50 PM**

Very interesting church

stepper77 · #6 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 8:08 PM**

Some great shots in there! Albany has a lot of beautiful buildings. Thanks!

tdawg · #7 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 8:13 PM**

I've always loved our State House. There's something Old World about it.

CassGilbert · #8 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 9:11 PM**

Thank you.

Yes, Albany was one of the most surprising visits that I've ever undertaken, in terms of how interesting the city turned out to be.

Expat · #9 Posted **Mar 15, 2011, 11:32 PM**

Indeed, Albany is a surprise. So many fine old buildings. I love the crazy modern federal plaza/buildings.

ShadowMaster · #10 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 1:35 AM**

Albany! It's been a while since we have last seen you here.

Indeed, Albany does contain many wonderful gems.

Thundertubs · #11 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 5:39 AM**

Albany is one of my favorite smaller cities. It has incredible urban little streets. The Capitol Mall is so bizarrely out of context and scale, but I still kind of like it (and I'm someone use tends to hate modernist urban renewal projects).

HHC · #12 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 5:49 AM**

Wow this is like a mini NYC! I love it.

CassGilbert · #13 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 6:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Thundertubs

Albany is one of my favorite smaller cities. It has incredible urban little streets. The Capitol Mall is so bizarrely out of context and scale, but I still kind of like it (and I'm someone use tends to hate modernist urban renewal projects).

Same here. And yes, it does feel bizarre, when you step out of it, especially towards the little Victorian rowhouses, it feels like a completely different city/environment.

simms3_redux · #14 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 6:21 AM**

This photo thread tripped me out!! In a good way of course. One never gets to see Albany much on here and that's a shame.

Onward · #15 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 6:56 AM**

Great shot's of a town I've yet to visit. Loved that first shot of all the rowhouses

ThisSideofSteinway · #16 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 11:51 AM**

Yeah, I can't help but hum "the Imperial March" whenever I walk through Empire State Plaza.

Great shots!

diskojoe · #17 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 2:25 PM**

I liked the aerial of the row houses. it reminds me of sim city. the state university of new york looks really nice too. i thought it would have been a hotel for sure.

CassGilbert · #18 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 3:17 PM**

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I've dug out some more pictures from my archives:

CassGilbert · #19 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 3:28 PM**

And some more

ColDayMan · #20 Posted **Mar 16, 2011, 7:51 PM**

Albany is a treat.