Albany City Hall, Richardsonian Romanesque city hall in Albany, United States
The Albany City Hall displays a grand stone facade with round arches, robust masonry work, and intricate architectural details spanning multiple stories.
Henry Hobson Richardson designed this municipal building in 1883, establishing a prominent example of American civic architecture in New York State's capital.
The building maintains its position as the center of local government operations while representing the architectural preferences of late nineteenth-century American cities.
Located in Lafayette Park Historic District, the city hall houses administrative offices, municipal courts, and the mayor's headquarters for daily civic operations.
The structure features a central tower with a mechanical clock, rising above the surrounding buildings to create a defining element of Albany's skyline.
Location: Albany
Inception: 1883
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Official opening: 1883
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Part of: Lafayette Park Historic District
GPS coordinates: 42.65167,-73.75444
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:50
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