The Gnome

A patient-looking gnome with a lantern stands in the snow outside the Iron Gate Cafe on Washington Avenue.

The Union Station Clock

A closer look at the impressive clock atop Union Station on Broadway.  The large clock is framed by a heavy wreath, crowned by an eagle, and flanked by the figures of Liberty and Justice (though it's rather interesting to note that this Lady Justice is not depicted with a blindfold as is usual).  A banner below has the State's motto, Excelsior.  

This clock is among the many ornate details on the former train station, now also called Kiernan Plaza.  All Over Albany has a nice set of recent photos of the grand interior.


Gawking At Kiernan Plaza @AOA

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Half Moon In The Wind

I've lived in Albany for my entire life and spent a good amount of time downtown.  So the fantastic weather vane atop SUNY Plaza is a very familiar sight.  But I had never seen it actually pivot in the wind.  Until yesterday when I looked up and finally saw it move.  The large weather vane is, of course, a replica of Henry Hudson's Haelve Maen and was included in the design of the building because local legend says he dropped anchor at almost this exact spot.

A Printer's Devil

A wide-eyed lad sticks his tongue out from the intricate facade of the Albany Evening Journal on Broadway.  With his little horns, he may represent a printer's devil and is just one of many ornamental features on this spectacular landmark.

Duct Tape Sculptures

Folk-art figurines created from duct tape in the window of a Lark Street gallery.

Fetching Water On Jay Street

A figurine of a young woman filling a water jug stands by the window of a basement apartment on Jay Street.

Signs Revealed

Renovations on a storefront along Central Avenue reveal a set of vintage signs.