New York State Education Building | |
Location | 89 Washington Avenue (between Hawk and Swan Streets) Albany, New York 12234 |
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Coordinates | 42°39′14″N 73°45′29″W / 42.65389°N 73.75806°W |
Built | 1908-11 |
Architect | Henry Hornbostel |
Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
Part of | Lafayette Park Historic District |
NRHP reference No. | 71000521[1] |
Added to NRHP | March 18, 1971 |
The New York State Education Building[a] (commonly known as the State Education Building) is a state office building in Albany, New York. It houses offices of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and was formerly home to the New York State Museum and New York State Library. Designed by Henry Hornbostel in the Beaux-Arts style and opened in 1912, the building is known for its expansive colonnade.