50th Anniversary Gala News On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we invite you to join us on the 2024 Pillars of Preservation Committee in honor of our 50th Anniversary. On Saturday, May 18th at 6pm, we will hold our golden anniversary gala…

50th Anniversary Gala News 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, May 18, 2024 Thank you to all of our current sponsors to date! If you or your company would like to join these sponsors for the 50th Anniversary gala, please see our sponsorship…

Welcome Paula Lemire New Administrative Assistant and Plaque Researcher HAF is thrilled to announce the addition of Paula Lemie to the staff! Paula started with us this week as our new part time office Administrative Assistant and researcher for…

HAF 50th Anniversary News 50th Anniversary Gala Committee Kick Off Meeting Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00 pm HAF Offices - 89 Lexington Avenue All are welcome to join! History Corner 50 Years of Logos We have a lot of files on…

Happy New Year from all of us at Historic Albany Foundation! This year has been incredibly busy with programs, events, tours, the Warehouse, 48 Hudson Avenue, the Tool Library, and more. As we close out the calendar year, we extend our sincerest…

Tool Library Sneak Peek... Stay tuned in the new year for more details on the new Mobile Tool Library Truck, sponsored by an ARPA grant from the City of Albany! Give the gift of HAF this holiday season! Looking for some fun and unique gifts this…

The Passing of Matt Peter I know I share the same thoughts and sentiments as many friends and colleagues regarding the devastating news of the passing of Matt Peter. Matt was a tireless public servant who played so many vital roles throughout the…

The HAF Merchandise Shop(s) are Open! Looking for some fun and unique gifts this holiday season, all while supporting HAF? Here's where you can get our new merchandise this holiday season including new retro logo'd hoodies and tees, coffee mugs,…

HAF Statement on the Closure of the College of St. Rose Historic Albany Foundation, as most in our community, is incredibly saddened by the news of the impending closure of the College of Saint Rose, a wonderful institution of higher learning that…

Happy Thanksgiving from HAF! As I look back over the past 11 months, we have so much to be thankful for. We have an incredibly dedicated staff, hands on board, members, donors, supporters and volunteers. There is no way we could accomplish all…

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Schedule of Events for Built 2023 What's happening at Built next week? Something for everyone, that's what! From a holiday gift shop, cocktail parties, live music, a Meet The Artists Tea Reception, and free family gallery hours ... all among…

Matthew Bender IV Lecture: 48 Hudson Avenue & the Stories it Tells The Matthew Bender IV Lecture scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd at 2pm at the New York State Museum has been postponed. Stay tuned for the updated dates. If you have purchased…

Seeking Committee Members for the 50th Anniversary Celebration HAF is turning 50 in 2024, and we are seeking committee members to assist in helping to develop our anniversary celebrations. We will primarily be working on the gala (to be held…

Don't Forget to Join us on First Friday (Oct 6th)! First Friday at 48 Hudson with the Albany Riverfront Collaborative The Albany Riverfront Collaborative is hoping to fill the parking lot district with people who care about our riverfront to…

On Saturday, September 9th the HAF Tool Lending Library held its second Repair Cafe. Thank you to the Honest Weight Co Op for hosting us for the day, and thank you to our wonderful volunteers and fixers. We were able to service 40 attendees fixing…

Upcoming Programs! We have so much going on, we made you a calendar so you can decide how many events you want to attend! September 9/13 • 5:30PM Mansion Neighborhood Walking Tour Part 1 Get your tickets here while they last! 9/17…

Today Is The Deadline! Join the Honorary Committee! Today is the Print Deadline for 2023 Built Honorary Committee & Sponsorship! Sign up now to help us have a record breaking year! What is Built? Each year Historic Albany Foundation…

Our 2nd Repair Cafe is 2 Weeks Away! Saturday, September 9th Be sure to sign up for the Repair Cafe to get a place in line. Not sure if we'd be likely to repair your item? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you…

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Support BUILT by Joining the Honorary Committee As supporters of both art and historic buildings, we love that the Built event combines both! Over the years, we have been successful bidders on several items, and each time we experienced the…

A letter from Kim Parker, Program Manager As many of you know, I am leaving my position at Historic Albany Foundation after four and a half years for a new opportunity. I want to thank my wonderful colleagues for a fantastic experience, I have…

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Volunteer to Teach DIY Workshops at the Historic Albany Foundation's Tool Library! I want to help! We are planning our next 6 months of workshops - do you have a skill you would like to share? We are basing our workshops on feedback from…

Support the Historic Albany Foundation's BUILT Art Show and help preserve our city's rich architectural heritage! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming BUILT Art Show and Auction, a one-of-a-kind celebration of Albany's captivating…

Learn how to Build Raised Garden beds at our next Volunteer Day! Next Saturday, July 15th, from 10-2 pm we will be volunteering to help the West Hill Refugee Center transform a vacant lot into raised garden beds to grow fruit and vegetables. We…

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Nominate a Presevation Project or Person for an Award! One Week until the Deadline! Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated? We have SO many different award types, check out the categories below: - Preservation Merit Award…

Mirror Mirror on the wall - what is the most awesome preservation project of them all! Deadline May 31st Sept 2023 Preservation Merit Awards Deadline May 31st Nominate your/a friend/a family member/a local business/a non-profit for our annual…

48 Hudson Tax Credit Offering is NOW LIVE! We are pleased to announce that our tax credit offering for the restoration of the Van Ostrande-Radliff House is now live and accepting investment! As many of you already know, HAF is raising the…

Historic Albany Foundation Weekly Newsletter Dead Presidents Jogging Tour Sat May 20th, 9am at Discover Albany 25 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207 Break out your sneakers and join us as we jog our way through Center Square and Downtown Albany…

Preservation Merit Awards Nominations are OPEN We're kicking off National Preservation Month and are asking you to share your labor of love with us and let us celebrate your efforts! Nominate your own restoration project, your neighbors, your…

$1.7M Awarded in Grants for 48 Hudson Restoration Historic Albany is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded two major grants for our restoration work at 48 Hudson. The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded $500,000 through its…

Grand Street Update All of us at HAF are deeply saddened by the devastating fire on Grand Street this week, just on the heels of the loss of Kenwood two weeks ago. We want to commend the City of Albany’s Office of General Services employees…

Kenwood Update We are thrilled to be able to share the bell from the spire at Kenwood has been located! Sadly the bronze has melted away from the intense heat from the fire, but the iron yoke and clapper remain. The City of Albany will keep this…

We are heartbroken at the destruction of the Kenwood Convent to a devastating fire. The Albany Fire Department, Police Department, and other first responders, who remain on the still smoldering site, worked heroically and at great personal risk…

The Feast Invitation is Nearly Here But you can buy yours in advance of the mailed invitation online right here! We have also been working hard on getting items in our system for the online auction - we now have over 70 amazing experiences, gifts,…

Windows on Albany #Feast2023 Z&B Works came to pick up her window for #feast2023 ‘Windows on Albany’ this week. There will be ten individuals and groups who will be creating a depiction of the city via any medium (poetry, prose,…

Join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 6 pm for food, entertainment, drinks, a fantastic auction, and brand new for 2023 - ‘Windows on Albany’ (see more below). This year’s event will be on the fourth floor of the New York State…

Today is the print deadline for #Feast2023 - if you would like your business to be in the invitation (sent to over 2500 households in the Capital Region) or you would like your name as part of the Honorary Commitee. Call Kim at 518 465 0876 ext…

Join the Honorary Committee Here Become a Sponsor This week is the print deadline to be included in our Feast 2023 invitation. If you would like to join as a sponsor or honorary committee, please use the links below. What does this mean…

We have started accepting items for the Feast 2023 virtual auction. As in previous years the auction will be open to the public and helps to raise funds for our organization. Do you have > Art > Ephemera > Collectables >…

Thank you to our Current #Feast2023 Sponsors We are thrilled to announce our current sponsors for #Feast2023, if you're interested in joining the list below you can learn more here. - Bennett Contracting - Benjamin Moore, Johnstown -…

A letter from our Honorary Chairs, Brad and Paige Allen Dear Friends in Preservation: On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we invite you to join us on the 2023 Honorary Committee for Feast, one of Historic Albany’s largest and…

Business Sponsorship Opportunities for Feast are Now Open Every year we look to local businesses to sponsor and support this event, helping to raise funds for our mission to protect and preserve the architectural heritage of Albany. What does…

Having a Spring clean? We are looking for all manner of containers from vases to teapots, mason jars, and more. We will be upcycling these to showcase all of our lovely flowers for our Spring Gala, #Feast2023, which will then be sold at the event to…

The date for #Feast 2023 is confirmed! Write it in your diary and calendar - we have already been working on making this event as unique and fun as ever! We will host the party in the NYS Museum and will be sending out invitations to join the honor…

The Administrative Assistant position at Historic Albany Foundation is part-time, up to 16 hours per week on average, with more hours required for special events. To Apply please email a cover letter and resume to Pamela Howard, Executive Director…

We are so excited for 2023! - Phase I and II Complete! Earlier this fall, exterior masonry work was done on the east and west walls of 48 Hudson, closing out our first Environmental Protection Fund grant from the NYS Office of Parks,…

Happy Holidays From Historic Albany Foundation We wish you all a very Happy Holidays, however you celebrate! Give the Gift of Preservation! Need to get a last-minute gift? Can't think of a gift for your history/Albany/preservation-minded…

Get your 2023 Calendars! Order online Looking for a unique holiday gift? Why not treat your family/friends to the Historic Albany Foundation 2023 calendar? Each month is a piece of art (literally!) that shows the architecture of the Capital…

Join us Tomorrow for Festive at 48! RSVP here Get your holiday shopping done and get free 20 minutes tour of the oldest building in Albany, all decked out for the Festive season. You can pick up all our fantastic HAF merch (including our new…

Historic Albany Foundation Merchandise on Sale Get your holiday gifts now This year Historic Albany Foundation is pleased to announce our very first architecturally-themed calendar! Each month showcases an original piece from one of our…

BUILT 2022 Award Winners Congratulations! Huge congratulations to our #BUILT2022 award winners! We were so thrilled to see so many talented artists submit this year, and are happy to be part of celebrating art and architecture in the Capital…

Annual Warehouse Social This Saturday 3-5 pm at the Parts Everyone's invited! Join us at the Architectural Parts Warehouse for a fun few hours this Saturday from 3-5 pm. Every year we open up our Warehouse doors after hours and invite old…

#BUILT2022 is Here! Nov 3-6, 2022 @The Argus Hotel Last night we had the opening of #BUILT2022, welcoming over 150 people! We have a feeling this will be our biggest BUILT ever, and we would love you to be a part of it! Tonight! Evening…

Join us for #BUILT2022! Nov 3-6, 2022 @The Argus Hotel #BUILT - our annual art show and auction - is NEXT WEEKEND! This year we are featuring 322 pieces of locally-themed, architecturally-inspired pieces by 150 artists, all for sale with the…

Last Chance to Get your Tickets for Sunday's Lecture! The 60th Anniversary of the Building of the Empire State Plaza This Sunday we hope to see you at the New York State Museum for a special panel talk looking back 60 years to when the plans…

Explore the Building of the Empire State Plaza in this October's Lecture Next Sunday 16th, 2pm 60 years ago the plan for the Empire State Plaza was approved, resulting in thousands of people having their homes taken by eminent domain. For this…

60th Anniversary of the Building of the Empire State Plaza - Matthew Bender IV Signature Lecture Sunday, October 16, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Huxley Auditorium, New York State Museum This year’s lecture will focus on the 60th anniversary of…

Preservation Merit Awards This Wednesday 14th 5.30-7pm 14 Lawnridge Avenue ? 1922 Preservation Initiative Award for Sensitive Renovation. Helderberg Neighborhood, not yet listed When a home’s long-time owner passes away, most neighbors…

Preservation Merit Award - Winner, Katherine Onufer Award Beth Mossal Beth is an architect by profession with a passion for historic architecture and craftsmanship. By day she works at Bette and Cring in Latham as a Green Building & Design…

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the Tool Lending Library The Tool Lending Library is SO close to opening - we hope you can join us on Wednesday, August 24th from 4-6 pm at our Architectural Parts Warehouse, 89 Lexington Avenue Albany NY 12206…

Learn About When President Lincoln Visited Albany On February 18, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a historic visit to Albany, NY on his way to Washington, DC for his inauguration. Retrace his steps with Historic Albany Foundation…

Passing of Rapp Road Historical Association President, Beverley Bardequez HAF is saddened to share that longtime Rapp Road Historic Association and dear friend to HAF, Beverley Bardequez has passed away. Beverley was a beautiful spirit and…

$10,000 Grant Received for the Tool Lending Library! We are pleased to announce that the Tool Lending Library has received a $10,000 grant from the Bender Family Foundation. These generous funds are to assist with the start-up and operating costs…

Volunteer Make a Difference The Tool Lending Library is moving along fast, and we need your help to make it a success. We are now looking for members to join the Tool Lending Library Volunteer Team. See the details below, and if you're…

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We Need Your Help! We are working hard on our Tool Lending Library Program so huge thanks to everyone who has volunteered/donated/helped spread the word! This Thursday we are arranging to pick up a host of tools from a generous donor in…

A Feast of Delights Feast 2022 is set to be the event of the summer! We are inviting our guests to join us at the historic Shaker Barn & grounds for drinks, food, and fun on the evening of June 18th. But what have we got planned? >…

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Join us next Saturday under the tents to chat with the experts about your house project. From mortgages, grants and tax credits to lead and asbestos safety or weatherization. The Faire is bigger than ever this year! Not planning your next labor of…

10% Discount on Annual Membership until May 31st! We LOVE preservation month, and we also LOVE new members joining our community - so much so we are offering a 10% discount on annual membership for the whole of May! Same great benefits including: -…

We love to show some love to all of you who are preserving your historic homes, shops, industrial buildings, churches, all of it! With out historic property owners like you, we wouldn't have the vibrant historic neighborhoods, commercial corridors,…

New Program: Build a Relationship with your Contractor Building a positive relationship with your contractor can make a huge difference to your home improvement project experience, and helps to avoid any miscommunication. In this panel…

Dear Friends in Preservation: On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we invite you to join us on the 2022 Honorary Committee for Feast, one of our largest and most-anticipated fundraisers of the year. On Saturday, June 18th, Feast will be…