The second episode of Listen Albany: Hiking Capitol Hill offers a peek at the Capital City’s long rich history as the center of government for the city and county of Albany and the Empire State. Hear anecdotes about the construction of many of the iconic buildings including a clever convict, dastardly commissioner, and and ghostly nightwatchman. This tour will take you in a loop beginning at the famed New York State Capitol and circle around the Hill to end at the front of the iconic building. Funding for this podcast provided by The Albany County Convention & Visitor's Bureau Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. Additional support provided by City Historian Tony Opalka, Maeve McEneny of the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Matt Malette of Albany Archives, and the City of Albany's Office of Cultural Affairs. Produced by and for Historic Albany Foundation. Recorded at Overit Media.

Listen Albany

Historic Albany Foundation

Listen Albany: Hiking Capitol Hill

SEP 16, 201726 MIN
Listen Albany

Listen Albany: Hiking Capitol Hill

SEP 16, 201726 MIN

Description

The tour is a loop which begins at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Hawk Street at the entrance to Lafayette Park.Happy Hiking!