Views of Albany . THE GOVERNORS MANSION The official home of the Governor of New York is beautifully located on Eagle Street, and is one of the finest residences in the in 1877, and has been used by every governor since that time. It was purchased by the. THE OLD STATE HOUSE The first legislature to convene in Albany met in 1797. No especial building was completed for the use of the lawmakers until 1808 when the Old State Housewas erected on the hill in front of the site of the present State Capitol. In half a century the old structure became cramped quarters and in 1878 the legi
Views of Albany . THE GOVERNORS MANSION The official home of the Governor of New York is beautifully located on Eagle Street, and is one of the finest residences in the in 1877, and has been used by every governor since that time. It was purchased by the. THE OLD STATE HOUSE The first legislature to convene in Albany met in 1797. No especial building was completed for the use of the lawmakers until 1808 when the Old State Housewas erected on the hill in front of the site of the present State Capitol. In half a century the old structure became cramped quarters and in 1878 the legislatureremoved to the unfinished newer building. The Old State House is now used in connection with the Capitol by the State Comptroller and State Engineer.
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