New York State Capitol
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| New York State Capitol | |
 The New York State Capitol viewed from the east |
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| Location | Albany, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Architect | Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Isaac G. Perry |
| Client | New York State |
| Construction Start Date | 1867 |
| Completion Date | 1899 |
| Cost | $25 million |
| Style | Renaissance and Romanesque |
The New York State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York. Housing the New York Legislature, it is located in the state capital of Albany on State Street in Capitol Park. The building, completed in 1899 at a cost of $25 million (roughly half a billion current dollars), was the most expensive government building of its time. It is a National Historic Landmark.
The Capitol was constructed between 1867 and 1899 and inspired by the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) in Paris, France. Three teams of architects designed it. The building is constructed in both Romanesque and Renaissance styles. This has led some historians to dub it "The Battle of the Styles." Notable architectural features include its interior "Million Dollar Staircase" and massive, 166 foot long exterior Eastern Staircase. The Capitol exterior is made of white granite from Hallowell, Maine, and the building incorporates marble cut by state prisoners at Sing Sing. The granite structure is 220 feet (67 meters) tall at its highest point and is one of ten U.S. state capitols that do not have a domed roof. Underground tunnels connect it to the Empire State Plaza and Alfred E. Smith Building. The building's exterior is currently undergoing restoration.
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[edit] Architects
Three teams of architects worked on the design of the Capitol during the 32 years of its construction. They were led by:
- 1867-75: Thomas Fuller
- 1875-83: Leopold Eidlitz and Henry Hobson Richardson
- 1883-99: Isaac G. Perry
[edit] Photographs
 The Capitol viewed from the west |
 The Capitol viewed from the east |
 Another view from the east |
 The statue in front of the Capitol |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- New York State Capitol Virtual Tour
- New York State Capitol at Wonders of the World Databank
- Visiting the New York State Capitol
- New York State Capitol History and Timeline
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- Satellite image from WikiMapia, Google Maps or Windows Live Local
- Street map from MapQuest or Google Maps
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
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