Philip Livingston Magnet Academy

Philip Livingston Magnet Academy is a public school building in Albany featuring Colonial Revival architecture blended with Art Deco design elements housed in a substantial brick structure along Northern Boulevard. The building later transitioned to senior housing use after several decades of educational service.

The building was constructed between 1931 and 1932 as part of the city's school expansion during the Depression era. It underwent major expansions in later decades and eventually earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural and historical importance.

The school auditorium hosted numerous Albany Symphony Orchestra concerts and became an important educational center for Albany's African American community.

The exterior of the building is visible from Northern Boulevard where you can observe its distinctive architectural features from the street. The interior is not open to the public since the property is now private residential housing.

The building once hosted a visit from pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, marking a memorable moment in its educational history. It stands as Albany's only purpose-built public school structure to receive recognition on the city's historic register.

Location: Albany

GPS coordinates: 42.66833,-73.75861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24