South End–Groesbeckville Historic District, Albany

Name: South End–Groesbeckville Historic District
Address: Albany, United States

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South End–Groesbeckville Historic District

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South End–Groesbeckville Historic District, Albany

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Facts and practical information

The South End–Groesbeckville Historic District is located in part of the neighborhood of that name in Albany, New York, United States. It is a 26-block, 57-acre area south of the Mansion and Pastures neighborhoods with a mix of residential and commercial properties. In 1984 it was recognized as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1761 (263 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'23"N, 73°45'38"W

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South End–Groesbeckville Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, The Egg Building, New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, New York State Museum.

0.7 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
18 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.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
20 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.
0.8 miN
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
21 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.
0.6 miN
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
16 min walk • The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol.
0.7 miN
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
17 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.
~680 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Schuyler Mansion, Albany
4 min walk • Schuyler Mansion is a historic house at 32 Catherine Street in Albany, New York, United States. The brick mansion is now a museum and an official National Historic Landmark.
0.6 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
15 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church near the Mansion District in Albany, New York, United States. Built in the period of the 1848-1852, it is the mother church of the Diocese of Albany. In 1976 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miN
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
17 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.
1.1 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
29 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
Crailo State Historic Site, Albany
18 min walk • The Crailo State Historic Site is a historic, fortified brick manor house in Rensselaer, New York which was built in 1707. The word Crailo is derived from kraaien bos and refers to Kiliaen van Rensselaer's estate in Huizen, Holland, which is also named "Crailo". Fort Crailo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1920 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Historic Cherry Hill, Albany
10 min walk • Cherry Hill is a historic house located on South Pearl Street in Albany, New York, United States. It is a timber frame structure dating to the late 18th century. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of the first properties in the city to receive that designation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South End–Groesbeckville Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Schuyler Mansion, Albany (4 min walk), Historic Cherry Hill, Albany (10 min walk), Mansion Historic District, Albany (11 min walk), Pastures, Albany (12 min walk).

How to get to South End–Groesbeckville Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to South End–Groesbeckville Historic District:

Bus

Albany Bus Terminal • Lines: 905 (17 min walk)
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (17 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (26 min walk)