Mansion Historic District, Albany

Name: Mansion Historic District
Address: Albany, United States

#134 among attractions in Albany

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The Mansion Historic District, sometimes referred to as Mansion Hill, is located south of Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, United States. It takes its name from the nearby New York State Executive Mansion, which overlooks it. It is a 45-acre, 16-block area with almost 500 buildings. Many of them are rowhouses and townhouses built in the middle and late 19th century that remain mostly intact today. ()

Built: 1820 (204 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'43"N, 73°45'31"W

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Mansion Historic District – 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.

~1540 ftNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
8 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.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
13 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.
~1860 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
9 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 miN
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.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
13 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.
~1330 ftNW
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
7 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.
~1680 ftNW
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
9 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.
~1480 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Schuyler Mansion, Albany
8 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.
~900 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
5 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.
~1280 ftN
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
7 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.
0.5 miN
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
13 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 Mansion Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Bleecker Park, Albany (4 min walk), Grand Street Community Arts, Albany (4 min walk), New York State Executive Mansion, Albany (5 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany (5 min walk).

How to get to Mansion Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mansion Historic District:

Bus

Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (7 min walk)
Albany Bus Terminal • Lines: 905 (10 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (24 min walk)