Albany Trust Company Building facts for kids
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First Trust Company Building
(Albany Trust Company Building) |
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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South and east elevations, 2011
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 Location in New York
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| Location | 35 State St., Albany, New York |
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| Built | 1904 |
| Architect | Marcus T. Reynolds |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| Part of | Downtown Albany Historic District |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001156 |
| Added to NRHP | January 18, 1973 |
The Albany Trust Company Building is a cool old building in Albany, New York. It's located right at 35 State Street, where it meets Broadway. This building was finished in 1904. A famous architect named Marcus T. Reynolds designed it. He used a style called Renaissance Revival, which looks a bit like old Roman and Greek buildings.
Today, this historic building is used by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York. It's also known as the First Trust Company Building. In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important part of American history. It's also a special building within the Downtown Albany Historic District.
What Makes This Building Special?
The Albany Trust Company Building has a very interesting design. It stands out because of its unique shape and features.
A Rounded Corner Design
Before this building was built, there was another rounded building on the same spot since the 1830s. When the Albany Trust Company wanted a new main office in 1902, they asked architect Marcus T. Reynolds for help. He decided to keep the rounded shape for the new building too!
Reynolds made the curved corner the most important part of the building. He put the main entrance right there. He also added a cool dome shape on top of the building. This makes it look very grand and unique.
Inside the Building
If you go inside, you'll find that the main banking area is circular. This matches the rounded outside of the building. Over the years, more parts were added to the building along both State Street and Broadway.
