Church of the Holy Innocents, Albany

Name: Church of the Holy Innocents
Address: Albany, United States

#94 among attractions in Albany

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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The former Church of the Holy Innocents, later known as Church of the Nativity of our Virgin Lady, was originally an Episcopal church located on North Pearl Street in Albany, New York, United States. It and an adjacent chapel were built in the mid-19th century in an early Gothic Revival style designed by Frank Wills. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. ()

Built: 1850 (175 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 42°39'31"N, 73°44'54"W

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Arbor HillAlbany United States

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Day trips

Church of the Holy Innocents – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New York State Capitol, Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany City Hall, Cathedral of All Saints.

0.6 miSW
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
16 min walk • The New York State Capitol, located in the heart of Albany, is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a beacon of political life in the state. Completed in 1899 after a prolonged construction period that began in 1867, this grand edifice stands as a testament to the...
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
15 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.
0.6 miSW
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
15 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.
0.6 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
15 min walk • The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York, is located on Elk Street in central Albany, New York, United States. It is the central church of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany. Built in the 1880s in the Gothic style and designed by Robert W.
0.7 miNE
Theme park, Amusement park
Huck Finn's Playland, Albany
18 min walk • Huck Finn's Playland is an amusement park located in Albany, New York. It opened in 2015 and features the rides of the former Hoffman's Playland.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
17 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.
~1730 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
9 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.
0.6 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany
16 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.
~780 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany
4 min walk • The Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, New York was built in 1797. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~1930 ftS
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.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
11 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Innocents?

Nearby attractions include Broadway–Livingston Avenue Historic District, Albany (2 min walk), Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany (4 min walk), Buildings at 744–750 Broadway, Albany (5 min walk), Arbor Hill Historic District–Ten Broeck Triangle, Albany (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Holy Innocents by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Holy Innocents:

Bus

Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (14 min walk)
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station • Lines: 224, 540, 905 (15 min walk)