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Erastus Corning Tower 
A view of the Corning Tower from the northGeneral information Type Offices Location Albany, New York, USA Coordinates 42°38′56″N 73°45′35″W / 42.648997°N 73.759836°WCoordinates: 42°38′56″N 73°45′35″W / 42.648997°N 73.759836°W Completed 1966 Height Roof 589 ft (180 m) Technical details Floor count 44 Design and construction Architect Wallace Harrison and Max Abramovitz 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. Completed in 1966 and sided with Vermont Pearl marble and glass, the state office building is part of the Empire State Plaza. At 589 feet (180 m) and 44 stories[1] in height, it is the tallest skyscraper in the state of New York outside of the city of New York, and as such is the tallest building between New York City and Cleveland. Erastus Corning 2nd, the building's namesake, was the mayor of Albany for over 40 years from 1941 to 1983. The tower was dedicated to him in March 1983 during his hospitalization. Before that dedication, it was known as the "Tower Building".
The Corning Tower houses the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of General Services. Two New York State Department of Transportation traffic cameras are located in the building. From 2000 to 2004, it was the tallest structure in the World Almanac's list of "Other Tall Buildings in North American Cities".
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Observation deck
An observation deck is located on the Corning Tower's 42nd floor. It offers expansive views of Albany, the Hudson River, and the surrounding area. Panels below the windows give information about the visible landmarks. The observation deck, however, does not feature a 360-degree view because it has no windows on the west side. A nonstop elevator to the 42nd floor reaches a speed of 26 km/h (16 MPH). The deck is open to the public for free daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., last check in at 3:45. Visitors over 16 must present photo identification to access the observation deck, and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.[2]
Photo gallery
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The Corning Tower viewed from Eagle Street.
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The Empire State Plaza, with the Corning Tower on the left.
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The Albany skyline. The Corning Tower is on the far left.
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A view from the 42nd floor observation deck.
Nearby attractions
- Empire State Plaza
- New York State Capitol Building
- New York State Museum
- The Egg
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
See also
Other Albany skyscrapers include:
References
- ^ "Erastus Corning Tower". http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=130744&lng=3. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ NYS OGS - Visiting The Empire State Plaza & Capitol - Observation Deck
- Erastus Corning Tower at Emporis Buildings
- Erastus Corning 2nd Biography at AlbanyCounty.com
External links
Categories:- Buildings and structures completed in 1966
- Buildings and structures in Albany, New York
- Empire State Plaza
- Skyscrapers in Albany, New York
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