New York State Capitol, Albany, New York, circa 1905
- Card type
- Lithograph
About this postcard
The New York State Capitol fills the frame, a massive Romanesque Revival pile of light granite with two steep red-tiled pavilions, rows of arched windows, tall chimneys and a flag on the roof; bare trees and a lawn occupy the foreground, with a street and small figures at the right. Built between 1867 and 1899 to designs by Thomas Fuller, Leopold Eidlitz and H. H. Richardson, the building is famed for its unsupported grand staircase and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1979. The card's own caption names it simply as the State Capitol at Albany, N.Y.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | The Hugh C. Leighton Co. |
|---|---|
| Condition | Good |
| Place depicted | Albany, NY |
| Place mentioned | Frankfort o/Main |
| Publisher | The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, ME |
| Notes | Wide white margin at right; tinted lithograph with visible halftone/stone grain; undivided-back era card. No postmark. Undivided back ("THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS"), pre-1907 style; white border on front; color litho texture; imprint of Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, Me., printed in Frankfort o/Main, Germany, No. 21. Light soiling/toning, no handwriting. |
Cite this card
New York State Capitol, Albany, New York, circa 1905, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/new-york-state-capitol-albany-new-york-circa-1905. Accessed October 24, 2026.