New York State Capitol facts for kids
The New York State Capitol is the capitol building of the U.S. state of New York. The New York State Legislature meets in this building. The building is in the state's capital city, Albany. It is part of the Empire State Plaza on State Street in Capitol Park.
History
The building was completed in 1899. It cost $25 million. It was the most expensive government building of its time. The building is a mix of architectural styles. Because different architects were involved at different times, the building is a combination of Italian Renaissance and Romanesque architecture. It sits on a granite foundation. In addition to the State Assembly Chamber, it has the State Senate Chamber and the governor's office (also called the Red Room).
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The following year it was declared a National Historic Landmark.
Images for kids
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The Old State Capitol, in use from 1812 to 1879
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Interim plan for the Capitol by Thomas Fuller
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Capitol building in 1919, photograph taken from Madison Avenue, southwest on hill
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View from the southeast
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The Capitol viewed from the west
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Front view of the Capitol
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The Capitol viewed from the Corning Tower
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Panorama of the New York State Assembly Chamber
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Panorama of the New York State Senate Chamber
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The Governor's Executive Chamber
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Outside the New York State Senate viewing gallery
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A statue of George Washington northwest of the capitol
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Flowers outside the capitol building
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The NYS Capitol "Demon"
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The Capitol in 1879
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A rendering of the 1892 plan of the Capitol
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A rendering of the 1893 plan for the Capitol
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A rendering showing 1897 plan changes
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The Capitol in 1900
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The Capitol on fire in 1911
See also
In Spanish: Capitolio del Estado de Nueva York para niños
