Random Bits of Albany 2023

Some stuff that didn't make their own blog post...

Historic State Street (one of the roads bounding the Albany Capitol building) claims itself as the oldest continuous use commercial street in the United States. It started as a trail for trappers and natives. In the 1650s, the Dutch settlers built homes and businesses along it, making it officially a street. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Birthplace of the mall?

Seen from a distance, St. Peter's Episcopal Church has a very interesting bell tower...or is it a steeple? Is there a difference?

St. Peters

At the east end of the Capitol building is a statue of General Philip Sheridan, seemingly on guard. He's a famous general from the American Civil War and was born in Albany.

General Sheridan

To the south of the Capitol building is the Empire State Plaza, full of much more modern-looking buildings and art. The most interesting is an art and performance theater call The Egg, which indeed looks egg-shaped.

More government buildings

One view of The Egg

Almost under The Egg!

More modern art

Dispersed around the plaza are various memorials, including one to New York firefighters and another for World War II veterans.

Firefighter Memorial

World War II Memorial

Near our parking was a bar called The Bull and Bee. They had some interesting decor on the back of the building. Also, they focus on meads, i.e. honey wines. Unfortunately we were there too early in the day to sample anything.

That's no bull!