Convention Center

Wraparound porches, a balconied gable, and turrets provide evidence of the 1856 building's progression of architectural phases, from Italianate to Second Empire and finally Queen Anne. The mansion has served as the official residence of New York's governors since 1875. To see the interior, you must take one of the guided tours, which last about an hour; because visiting times are so limited,...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

The Governor's Mansion, built in 1856 as a banker's home, was totally remodeled in the 1860s. The first governor to live (and rent) here was in 1875; in 1877 the state purchased it, and it was given its third major makeover in 1885, to its current Queen Anne style. Famous inhabitants include Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (whose wheelchair you can see in the exhibit space on...

Posted on October 13, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

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20

We thought we elected a liberal governor, the scion of a family of honorable leaders. Instead, we found we got something quite different.

Posted by NossonMeir on September 29, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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80

We only viewed the outside. They have guided tours but require reservations a week or two in advance. Maybe next wime I'm in Albany.

Posted by ilivennj on September 02, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Mansion built in 1856, bought by Governor Samuel TIlden (born in my home town!) in 1875 and the official governor's residence ever since. Beautiful Renaissance revival furniture & the … Mansion built in 1856, bought by Governor Samuel TIlden (born in my home town!) in 1875 and the official governor's residence ever since. Beautiful Renaissance revival furniture & the artifacts of over 30...

Posted by RonL40 on August 03, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Glad I went on the tour

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100

Beautiful building, great insight on what it is like living in a bubble. Tour was informative, guides were so nice.

Posted by hitthehighway on September 04, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The best mansion art tour north of Olana

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The best mansion art tour north of Olana; It's worth making the advance reservation with limited access on Tuesday afternoons.

Posted by Shakerfiddle on December 20, 2011. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Convention Center can be found at Empire State Plz . The following is offered: Government. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Albany there are 41 other Government. An overview can be found here.

Posted on April 10, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Convention Center is located at Empire State Plz, Albany, NY. This location is in the Central Avenue neighborhood. This business specializes in Grocery Stores and Legal Services.

Posted on February 11, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Executive Chamber Capitol

Posted on March 11, 2012. Brought to you by merchantcircle.