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Downtown - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Downtown

Downtown Albany is the bustling center of Albany County, New York and home to a variety of historical and cultural attractions. It is situated near the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, Fort Orange, the Albany Rural Cemetery, Historic Cherry Hill, Albany City Hall, the Cathedral of All Saints, the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, and Rensselaer Lake.
Address : Downtown, Albany, NY, USA

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Albany Center GalleryAlbany Center Gallery is located in the heart of Albany, New York and is a cultural hub for the city's thriving art scene. Founded in 1988, it is part of the Albany Institute of History & Art and is run by the Institute. The gallery is housed in the Erastus Corning II Tower, just one block away from the historic Ten Broeck Mansion. It is named after Stanley C. Opalka, a Polish-born artist who lived in Albany and was a leader in the contemporary art movement in the 1970s and 1980s.
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St. Peter's ChurchSaint Peter's Church is an Episcopal church located in Albany County, New York. Established in 1809, it is situated near other important landmarks, such as the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, the Albany Rural Cemetery, Historic Cherry Hill, and Albany City Hall. The church building is constructed in a Gothic Revival style, featuring stained glass windows made by the Tiffany Studios.
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Albany City HallAlbany City Hall is located in Albany County, New York and is the official seat of the county government. Built in 1832, it is one of the oldest surviving government buildings in the area. It is situated just a few miles away from other important landmarks, such as the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, the Albany Rural Cemetery, and Historic Cherry Hill.
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Van Ostrande–Radliff HouseThe Van Ostrande–Radliff House is a historic house located in Albany, New York, just a few miles from the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, the Albany Rural Cemetery, Historic Cherry Hill, Albany City Hall, and the Cathedral of All Saints. Built in 1796, it is one of the oldest surviving residences in the area. The house is named for the Van Ostrande and Radliff families who lived in the house from the early 19th century until the late 20th century.
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SUNY System Administration BuildingThe SUNY System Administration Building is located in Albany, New York and is the administrative headquarters for the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Situated just a few miles away from the historic Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, the Albany Rural Cemetery, Historic Cherry Hill, Albany City Hall, and the Cathedral of All Saints, the building is a modern structure that houses the offices of the SUNY Chancellor and other senior administrators.
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Fort OrangeFort Orange is an important historical landmark in Albany, New York. Located near the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, and the Opalka Gallery, it was built in 1624 by Dutch settlers and was the first permanent settlement in the area. The original fort was destroyed during the French and Indian War, but was later reconstructed and is now a National Historic Landmark. Visitors to the fort can explore the grounds and learn about the area's rich history and culture.

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Albany County
Albany County constitutes the central core of the Capital District of New York State. s originally established by the English government in the colonial era, Albany County had an indefinite amount of land.

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