Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District, Albany

Name: Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District
Address: Albany, United States

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Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District

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Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District, Albany

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The Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District is located between Empire State Plaza and Washington Park in Albany, New York, United States. It is a 27-block, 99-acre area taking in both the Center Square and Hudson/Park neighborhoods, and Lark Street on the west. In 1980 it was recognized as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 42°39'8"N, 73°45'55"W

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Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miE
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
11 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
16 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.
~1980 ftE
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.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
10 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.
~1970 ftNW
Park, Playground
Washington Park, Albany
10 min walk • Washington Park in Albany, New York is the city's premier park and the site of many festivals and gatherings. As public property it dates back to the city charter in 1686, and has seen many uses including that of gunpowder storage, square/parade grounds, and cemetery.
~1720 ftSE
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
9 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.
~1380 ftSE
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
10 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.
0.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
11 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.
~1000 ftE
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
5 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Dana Park, Albany (4 min walk), Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany (5 min walk), Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park, Albany (6 min walk), Statue of Robert Burns, Albany (7 min walk).

How to get to Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District:

Bus

Core 1 • Lines: 224 (5 min walk)
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (8 min walk)