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I was visiting the New York State Capitol and saw this building, what magnificent architecture and complete building was not even coming to one frame, that huge it is. The building is known for its expansive colonnade. The Education Building of the State of New York was completed in 1912 and was the first major governmental building constructed exclusively for educational purposes. It houses offices of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and was formerly home to the New York State Museum and New York State Library The building is 140 feet wide (including the front steps), and 590 feet long. The rear wing is 185 feet by 112 feet. There are 36 hollow, fluted pillars made of Vermont marble that run along the front of the block-long building. Each pillar is 90 feet tall.
Sanjay GuptaSanjay Gupta
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This is another gorgeous building that you would like to visit when in Albany. I didn't get a chance to go inside since it is a secured building, but public tours are available. This building has the longest colonnade that I have seen so far in the tri-state area. Outer view of the building is gorgeous. I hope to go for a public tour in the future.
Ashish SatyabhashakAshish Satyabhashak
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The architecture is stunning - takes my breath away every time I see it. It's a secured building, so I have never been inside. I just learned there are free tours on Saturdays at 2pm. Reservations are required. I'm sure the inside is as beautiful and I now have to go back and get some of those photos, too.
Theresa St. JohnTheresa St. John
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89 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12234
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(518) 474-3852
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nysed.gov
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The New York State Education Department is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all public schools in New York and all standardized testing, as well as the production and administration of state tests and Regents Examinations.
attractions: MVP Arena, New York State Museum, New York State Museum, Palace Theatre, Hilton Albany, The Egg, Empire State Plaza, New York State Capitol, Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown, Renaissance Albany Hotel, restaurants: Iron Gate Cafe, The City Beer Hall, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, McGeary's, The Olde English Pub and Pantry, 677 Prime, Rain Modern Chinese, Ama Cocina, Savoy Taproom, Café Capriccio
