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Historic Albany Foundation

Listen Albany: the Capital City's Cultural Heritage Podcast, is a series of podcasts that offer just a glimpse into Albany's long, rich history. Albany, the oldest city in the United States operating under its original charter (1686), has known many famous faces over its centuries-long life, Its world-class architecture and stunning streetscapes have provided the perfect backdrop for these famous faces. Through this podcast, you will learn about the people and places that make Albany's heritage unique. Some podcasts will be walking tours, allowing you to listen to Albany stories as you walk around one of its neighborhoods. Other podcasts will be live-event recordings featuring historians and other prominent Albany figures discussing the city's cultural heritage. Happy listening!

Fragments: A Live Recording at Overit Media
Fragments: A Live Recording at Overit Media, will delve into the interesting and unique ways in which old fragments of buildings continue to survive - and thrive!

From architectural elements purposely removed and reused, to clandestine remnants of the past hidden in plain sight, our expert panel explores these secrets hidden in plain sight.
Fragments: A Live Recording at Overit Media
10 May 2019, 2:29 pm
1 hour 9 minutes
Listen Albany: Finding 48
The story of how the seemingly ordinary and unfascinating building on Hudson Avenue was identified to be one of the last remaining Dutch buildings left in Albany and its pedigree proven.
Episode 3: Finding 48 Historic Albany Foundation Download
9 January 2019, 7:53 pm
26 minutes 51 seconds
Listen Albany: Hiking Capitol Hill
The tour is a loop which begins at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Hawk Street at the entrance to Lafayette Park.
Happy Hiking!
Episode 2: Hiking Capitol Hill Historic Albany Foundation Download
16 September 2017, 12:35 pm
24 minutes 48 seconds
Listen Albany: Pearl Street Stroll
Take a guided walking tour of historic Pearl Street which dates back to the mid 17th century. Start on the left and head north to Clinton Avenue, pause as needed to admire the architecture - when you hear the bell begin walking again.
Episode 1: Pearl Street Stroll Historic Albany Foundation Download
10 May 2017, 5:15 pm
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The story of how the seemingly ordinary and unfascinating building on Hudson Avenue was identified to be one of the last remaining Dutch buildings left in Albany and its pedigree proven.

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

Happy Hiking!

Take a guided walking tour of historic Pearl Street which dates back to the mid 17th century. Start on the left and head north to Clinton Avenue, pause as needed to admire the architecture - when you hear the bell begin walking again.