SUNY System Administration Building, Albany

Name: SUNY System Administration Building
Address: 353 Broadway, Albany, United States

#52 among attractions in Albany

Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper

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SUNY System Administration Building, Albany

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SUNY Plaza, or the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, formerly the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company Building, is a public office building located at 353 Broadway at the intersection with State Street in downtown Albany, New York, United States. Locally the building is sometimes referred to as "The Castle" or "D&H Plaza"; prior to the construction of the nearby Empire State Plaza it was simply "The Plaza". The central tower of the building is thirteen stories high and is capped by an 8-foot-tall working weathervane that is a replica of Henry Hudson's Half Moon. ()

Built: 1914 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'53"N, 73°44'59"W

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353 BroadwayDowntown AlbanyAlbany United States

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SUNY System Administration Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, Statue of Philip Schuyler, The Egg Building, New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

~1400 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
7 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
10 min walk • A statue of Philip Schuyler by J. Massey Rhind is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
13 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
12 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
~1910 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
10 min walk • Albany City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Albany, New York, United States. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, the city and traffic courts, as well as other city services.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
20 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
11 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
~1610 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany
8 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church, also known as St. Peter's Church, is located in downtown Albany, New York, United States. It was designed in the mid-19th century by Richard Upjohn and his son Richard M. Upjohn in the French Gothic Revival architectural style.
0.4 miN
Church
First Church in Albany, Albany
10 min walk • The First Reformed Church, also known as First Church in Albany or North Dutch Church, is located at North Pearl and Orange streets in Albany, New York, United States. It is a member congregation of the Reformed Church in America. The building was designed by Philip Hooker and built in the period of 1797–1799.
~1730 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
9 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
~1640 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
8 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to SUNY System Administration Building?

Nearby attractions include Irish American Heritage Museum, Albany (2 min walk), Old Post Office, Albany (2 min walk), First Trust Company Building, Albany (4 min walk), 48 Hudson Avenue, Albany (4 min walk).

How to get to SUNY System Administration Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to SUNY System Administration Building:

Bus

Broadway • Lines: 905 (2 min walk)
Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal (5 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (17 min walk)