Erastus Corning Tower

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Erastus Corning Tower
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A view of the Corning Tower flanked by "The Egg"
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General information
Town or cityAlbany, New York
CountryUnited States
Completed1973
Design and construction
Architect(s)Wallace Harrison and Max Abramovitz
A view of the Albany, New York skyline. The Erastus Corning Tower is on the far left.

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 1973 and sided with Vermont Pearl marble and glass, the state office building is part of the Empire State Plaza. At 589 feet and 44 stories in height, it is the tallest structure in Albany. In addition, the Corning Tower is the tallest skyscraper in New York State outside of New York City. 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 upon his death in 1983. Before that dedication, it was known as the Tower Building. The Corning Tower houses the New York State Department of Health. 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."

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 1,400 feet per minute. The deck is open to the public for free daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visitors over 16 must present photo identification to access the observation deck, and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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See also

Other Albany skyscrapers include:

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