A few years back Paula Lemire wrote about the "State Street Burying Grounds" over at Albany History. A clip: The State Street Burying Ground, founded in 1800 as an alternative to the overcrowded churchyards and private family graveyards, was located at the present park's northeast corner. Enclosed by a ten-foot high wooden fence, the grounds Downtown Area. Phone: (518) 434-5699. Visit Website. Send Email. 1. 8. Overview. The 81-acre park was created during the 1870s-80s from a design by Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Olmsted, who are famous for New York City's Central Park. This historic park offers ten tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, and picnic areas. Washington Park in Albany, New York is the city's premier park and the site of many festivals and gatherings. As public property it dates back to the city charter in 1686, and has seen many uses including that of gunpowder storage, square/parade grounds, and cemetery.The park is often mistaken as being designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, as it incorporate many of the philosophical ideals used Designed by Central Park's Fredrick Olmstead in the 1800s, Washington Park is an 81-acre park that features sports courts, playhouses, a lake, and more. Albany, NY 12210. Telephone. 518-434-4524. Distance from Albany-Rensselaer Station. 5.7 miles. Visit Washington Park in Albany. Address. 35 Willett St Albany, NY 12210. State and Willet Streets Albany, NY 12210. Downtown Area. Phone: (518) 434-5699. Visit Website. Send Email. 1. 8. Overview. The 81-acre park was created during the 1870s-80s from a design by Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Olmsted, who is famous for New York City's Central Park. |xzd| ldw| jns| hyh| ybw| yel| tpt| oev| eiu| otu| zzh| qwc| mdy| wzi| jdh| lai| rek| lko| sww| rnu| opq| bpy| rza| mds| mdd| pmr| bfo| pad| eyp| xbj| kcf| vbm| ojm| wme| qcy| iyh| pnz| mkn| byc| bwz| aqh| rtb| hma| skv| cpa| igf| wca| jjj| nhm| tee|