1944 State Capitol Albany NY Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Rising majestically above the downtown landscape, this architectural masterpiece serves as the seat of government for New York State. The back of the card provides a rich history, noting that construction began in December 1867 and took over thirty years to complete at a cost of approximately $28,000,000. It highlights the building's solid granite construction and its three famous internal staircases, specifically mentioning the "Western Staircase" as the most ornate of the group. This view captures the Capitol's unique French Renaissance and Romanesque design, a style that famously makes it look more like a European palace than a traditional American capitol.

Details

Era: Linen 1940s (Circa 1944)
City: Albany
State or Region: New York
Country: USA
Topic: Civic Architecture, Government Buildings, Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Albany News Co., Albany, N. Y.
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)