Harmanus Bleecker Library, Albany

Name: Harmanus Bleecker Library
Address: Albany, United States

#99 among attractions in Albany

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The former Harmanus Bleecker Library is located at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Dove Street in Albany, New York, United States. It is a brick and stone Classical Revival building constructed in the 1920s. In 1996 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 42°39'19"N, 73°45'41"W

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Central AvenueAlbany United States

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Harmanus Bleecker Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1460 ftSE
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
8 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 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
15 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 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
11 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.
~1940 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
10 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.
~1840 ftSE
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
11 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.
0.4 miS
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
11 min walk • The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a complex of several state government buildings in downtown Albany, New York. The complex was built between 1965 and 1976 at an estimated total cost of $2 billion.
0.5 miS
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
12 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
~1000 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
5 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.
~1130 ftS
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
6 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.
~1770 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert Burns, Albany
9 min walk • A statue of Robert Burns stands in Washington Park in Albany, New York, United States. The statue was designed by Charles Calverley and was unveiled in 1888.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harmanus Bleecker Library?

Nearby attractions include Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany (2 min walk), Walter Merchant House, Albany (3 min walk), Albany Public Library, Albany (3 min walk), Alfred E. Smith Building, Albany (4 min walk).

How to get to Harmanus Bleecker Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harmanus Bleecker Library:

Bus

Lark/Armory • Lines: 905 (4 min walk)
S. Swan St & Washington Ave • Lines: 224, 540 (4 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (36 min walk)