Views of Albany . h expedition. Albany was selected as the State Capital in 1797, and its growth from that time has been steady and by the opening of that titantic undertaking, the Erie Canal, and the building of giant railroad systems, thecitys prosperity has kept pace with its population. It is now a busy community of over 100,000 inhabitants, withimmense lumber, grain, manufacturing and shipping interests, and a political and social eminence which exceeds that ofmany larger cities. Albany is famous for its magnificent public buildings, including the world-renowned Sta
Views of Albany . h expedition. Albany was selected as the State Capital in 1797, and its growth from that time has been steady and by the opening of that titantic undertaking, the Erie Canal, and the building of giant railroad systems, thecitys prosperity has kept pace with its population. It is now a busy community of over 100,000 inhabitants, withimmense lumber, grain, manufacturing and shipping interests, and a political and social eminence which exceeds that ofmany larger cities. Albany is famous for its magnificent public buildings, including the world-renowned State Capitol, its beautifulthoroughfares and its many .stately homes. Its central location, high social tone and cultivated citizenship conspire tomake the city a worthy home for the gwerning powers of the greatest State in the Union. Published by L. H. NELSON COMPANY, Portland, MaineProprietors of Nelsons International Series of Souvenir Books Copyright, igiHJ, 1908, L. H. Nelson Co., Vortland, Me.—Slid THE STATE CAPITOL This splendid edifice appropriately located upon the central hilltop of Albany, 155 feet above the Hudson, is a conspicuous object from every approach to the city,and is considered the finest building in the world. The grounds embrace nearly eight acres, three of which arc covered by the huge dimensions of the Capitol. Itis built of solid Maine granite, in architectural plan a modified French Renaissance style, around a central square court. The cornerstone was laid with Masonicceremonies in June, 1871. The estimate of the cost when entirely completed is aboMt $27,000,
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