Albany Union Station, Albany
Union Station, also known as Albany Union Station was built during 1899–1900 and it originally served as the city's railroad station but now houses bank offices. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Perhaps no other building has been so important to the growth of Albany during the twentieth century as Union Station. Its construction was carried out by Norcross Brothers, who were considered to be one of the finest contractors of the period. The station received 96 trains per day in 1900 and 121 per day during World War II. It was the Capital District's main railroad station until December 1968. Built primarily to serve the New York Central's passenger trains, it also hosted the services of the Delaware & Hudson.
Perhaps no other building has been so important to the growth of Albany during the twentieth century as Union Station. Its construction was carried out by Norcross Brothers, who were considered to be one of the finest contractors of the period. The station received 96 trains per day in 1900 and 121 per day during World War II. It was the Capital District's main railroad station until December 1968. Built primarily to serve the New York Central's passenger trains, it also hosted the services of the Delaware & Hudson.
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Sight Name: Albany Union Station
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles