Historic Albany Foundation

2008 CALENDAR More Events To Be Announced Soon So Check Back Often!
Monday, February 25, 2008 Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue, Main Meeting Room 5:30pm-7:00pm Free and open to the public Reservations are requested. Please call 518-465-0876 ext. 10 to reserve your spot.	Leaking Roof? Sagging Porch? Drafty Windows? Well you could get a New York State tax credit for repairs you make on your older home. Attend this free workshop and learn about the NYS Historic Residential Properties Tax Credit Program, which will cover 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of owner-occupied historic houses, up to a credit value of $25,000. The primay qualifications are that the building must be listed in the State or National Register of Historic Places, or in a listed historic district, the building must be located in qualifying "distressed" census tract, and at least $5,000 must be spent on the project. Questions about the program or to find out if your home is eligible, please contact Sloane Bullough at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at 518-237-8643 ext. 3252. This workshop is sponsored by: The Preservation League of New York State Historic Albany Foundation The City of Albany The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Thursday, February 28, 2008 New York State Executive Mansion FREE for Members!	Members Only Tour of the NYS Executive Mansion Get a side of history with your lunch by taking a tour of the NYS Executive Mansion. Since 1875, the Executive Mansion has been a warm and gracious home to 29 Governors and their families. *This Tour Is Full*

Monday, February 25, 2008 Albany Public Library 161 Washington Avenue, Main Meeting Room 5:30pm-7:00pm Free and open to the public Reservations are requested. Please call 518-465-0876 ext. 10 to reserve your spot.	Leaking Roof? Sagging Porch? Drafty Windows? Well you could get a New York State tax credit for repairs you make on your older home. Attend this free workshop and learn about the NYS Historic Residential Properties Tax Credit Program, which will cover 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of owner-occupied historic houses, up to a credit value of $25,000. The primay qualifications are that the building must be listed in the State or National Register of Historic Places, or in a listed historic district, the building must be located in qualifying "distressed" census tract, and at least $5,000 must be spent on the project. Questions about the program or to find out if your home is eligible, please contact Sloane Bullough at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at 518-237-8643 ext. 3252. This workshop is sponsored by: The Preservation League of New York State Historic Albany Foundation The City of Albany The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 New York State Education Building FREE for Members!	Members Only Tour of the NYS Education Building Join HAF for this special tour of the New York State Education Building. Completed in 1912, the Education Building features William H. Low murals, Gustavino tile vaults and a magnificent main reading room modeled after the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, France. *This Tour Is Full*

Saturday, April 5th, 5:30pm-11pm Hampton Plaza Ballroom corner Broadway & State Street Members $85 Non-members $100 Join the Honorary Committee <click here to join>	A Moveable Feast 2008 A Moveable Feast, A unique evening of fine dining and entertainment in Albany's historic private homes . Gala Cocktail Reception & Fabulous Silent Auction 5:30-7:30p, Hampton Plaza Ballroom Dinner at Beautiful Historic Homes throughout the City 7:30-9:30p, Homes throughout Albany Elegant Dessert Reception & Continuation of Silent Auction 9:30-11p, Hampton Plaza Ballroom <click here for a recap of last years A Moveable Feast!>


2007	Events


2007 Holiday House Sunday, December 9th, 12noon-5pm $20 for HAF & AIHA members, $25 for non-members Tickets available (cash & check only)at: Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Sq. Downtown Albany BID, 522 Broadway Lark Street BID, 245 Lark Street Credit card purchases available only through HAF either by phone (465-0867x13) or in person (472 Madison Avenue).	2007 Holiday House Tour Get in the holiday spirit with Historic Albany Foundation’s 4^th Annual Holiday House Tour. Enjoy a self-guided tour of twelve of Albany’s beautiful historic homes, each uniquely decorated for the season. This event will take place on Sunday, December 9 from noon till 5p.m. The tour also features, Tiffany and Lamb stained glass windows at the First Presbyterian Church, a Holiday Showcase House professionally decorated by My Favorite Things, a “Victorian Winter Wonderland” featuring a “Celebration of Trees” at the Women’s Club of Albany and open house at the Fort Orange Club. The Albany Institute of History & Art will offer free gallery admission with the purchase of a tour ticket and also host a crafts sale. Advance tickets will be available at the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center (25 Quackenbush Square), the Lark Street BID (245 Lark Street) and at the Downtown Albany BID (522 Broadway). Tickets may also be purchased by calling Historic Albany Foundation at 518-465-0876. On the day of the event, tickets will be available at the Albany Institute of History & Art from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost will be $20 for members of Historic Albany Foundation and the Albany Institute of History & Art and $25 for the general public. Contact Historic Albany Foundation at 518-465-0876 for more information. click here for press release! click here to see the postcard!

BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artist's Eyes Saturday, November 3rd, 6pm-7pm ~ Artist Reception 7pm-10pm ~ Opening Reception and Silent Auction Cathedral of All Saints 62 South Swan Street Get your Honorary Committee Tickets TODAY >click here<	BUILT: Albany's Architecture through Artist's Eyes Formerly known as VACANCY, Historic Albany Foundation has expanded their annual art exhibit to include all of Albany's architecture. With BUILT we hope to extend this artistic lens no just on vacant buildings but onto Albany's entire built environment. For more information click here

Thursday, October 18th, 5:30pm Ballingers 42 Howard Street	GREEN DRINKS! Join Historic Albany Foundation as we host October's Green Drinks! Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. These events are very simple and unstructured. Just a chance for the green minded to meet and mingle. Did you know that the greenest building is the one that already built?! Learn more here!!!

Sunday, September 30th, 12pm-5pm Bleeker Park, Corner of Eagle Street & Madison Avenue	Mansion Neighborhood House & Garden Tour Tour some of Albany's most fantastic historic homes and gardens in the Mansion Neighborhood House & Garden Tour. Co-Sponsored by Mansion Neighborhood Associations and HAF. Tickets are $12 pre-paid prior to September 20th September 20th thru day of event, tickets are $15. Tickets sale locations, August 20th thru September 28th Diana's Wine & Spirits, 67 Grand Street Mezzo Marketplace, 340 Hamilton Street Historic Albany Foundation, 472 Madison Avenue For more information call 518-433-0140

Tuesday, September 18th, 5:30pm Albany Housing Authority, 200 South Pearl Street $5 for HAF members, $10 for non-members	Restoring Your Appreciation For Wood Windows 'Tis the season for home improvement, but before you decided to replace those windows get all the facts! Attend HAF's Resoring Your Appreciation For Wood Windows workshop by Kim Alvarez of Landmark Consulting, who will provide a slide presentation on the value of wood windows as important elements of historic buildings and energy efficiency.

Saturday, September 15th, 4pm St. Joseph's Church 38 Ten Broeck Street Tickets $30	Lift Up Our Hearts Concert & reception Join the Albany Ensemble and other Albany musicians at this gala fundraising concert to support HAF's on-going restoration of St. Joseph's Church. Tickets are $30 Sponsorship opportunites are available. Pleae call Mimi O'Neil at 518-432-0892 or HAF at 518-465-0876 for more inforation.

Sunday, September 9th, 1-3pm St Joseph's Open House	St Joseph's Open House Completed in 1860 by the acclaimed Irish-American architect Patrck Keely, the Gothic Revval St. Joseph's Church dominates the Albany skyline. The third Catholic parish in Albany, the building reflects the growth of Albany's Irish Catholic population. St Joseph's continues to be an essential landmark to Albany. With help of Committee 150 and their massive fundraising effort, work has begun, so join us for our open houses this summer to see the progress first hand and to learn how you can participate in our reuse efforts. Learn more about St Joseph's

Friday, September 7th, 5pm-9pm St. Joseph's Church 38 Ten Broeck Street	"Obsequi" Historic Albany Foundation will join September’s 1st Friday celebration, on September 7, 2007 with the presentation of Obsequi. This one-night only multimedia art installation is being curated and produced by Chip Fasciana, formerly of the Albany Underground Artists. This outstanding event is being created by Fasciana and an all-star team of exceptional local artists, including Vodstrup and Alex Chechile of iEAR studios at RPI, Laura Teeter and Melissa George of Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co., Jennifer Grainer, tag artists Pervert/Dwell and Unit, and more. Suggested donation of $10, a percentage will go towards the continued restoration of St. Joseph's Church. Thank you to our sponsors! Ruch Distributors ~Marci's Kitchen~ Rush Distributors ~ Joe Carr Wines

Wednesday, August 15th, 5:30-7pm Ten Broeck Triangle Tour & Slideshow Ten Broeck Mansion 9 Ten Broeck Place Members $5 Non-members $10	Walkabout Wednesdays Local historian Tony Opalka will guide us through the historic buildings and people of Albany. This the final tour of the five-part series will take us through the Historic Ten Breock Traiangle . Tour will begin at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place with a brief lecture and slideshow before the walking tour. Space is limited so Reservations are Required

Sunday, August 12th, 1-3pm St Joseph's Open House	St Joseph's Open House Completed in 1860 by the acclaimed Irish-American architect Patrck Keely, the Gothic Revval St. Joseph's Church dominates the Albany skyline. The third Catholic parish in Albany, the building reflects the growth of Albany's Irish Catholic population. St Joseph's continues to be an essential landmark to Albany. With help of Committee 150 and their massive fundraising effort, work has begun, so join us for our open houses this summer to see the progress first hand and to learn how you can participate in our reuse efforts. Learn more about St Joseph's

Wednesday, July 18th, 5:30-7pm Capitol Hill Tour & Lecture Members $5 Non-members $10	Walkabout Wednesdays Local historian Tony Opalka will guide us through the historic buildings and people of Albany. This the fourth of the five-part series will take us around Capitol Hill. Tour will begin at the State Education Building on Washington Avenue with a brief lecture and slideshow before the walking tour. Reservations are Required! Entrance into the State Education Building will not be granted unless you have pre-registered

Sunday, July 8th, 1-3pm St Joseph's Open House	St Joseph's Open House Completed in 1860 by the acclaimed Irish-American architect Patrck Keely, the Gothic Revval St. Joseph's Church dominates the Albany skyline. The third Catholic parish in Albany, the building reflects the growth of Albany's Irish Catholic population. St Joseph's continues to be an essential landmark to Albany. With help of Committee 150 and their massive fundraising effort, work has begun, so join us for our open houses this summer to see the progress first hand and to learn how you can participate in our reuse efforts. Learn more about St Joseph's

Thursday, June 21th, 5-8pm Hidden City House & Garden Tour	Hidden City House & Garden Tour Each year, residents of the Hudson/Park and Center Square neighborhoods open their garden gates and invite you to explore their plantings during the Hidden City Gardens Tour.

Sunday, June 10th, 1-3pm St Joseph's Open House	St Joseph's Open House Completed in 1860 by the acclaimed Irish-American architect Patrck Keely, the Gothic Revval St. Joseph's Church dominates the Albany skyline. The third Catholic parish in Albany, the building reflects the growth of Albany's Irish Catholic population. St Joseph's continues to be an essential landmark to Albany. With help of Committee 150 and their massive fundraising effort, work has begun, so join us for our open houses this summer to see the progress first hand and to learn how you can participate in our reuse efforts. Learn more about St Joseph's

Wednesday, May 23rd, 5:30-7pm South End Tour & Lecture Schuyler Masion 32 Catherine Street Members $5 Non-members $10	Walkabout Wednesdays Local historian Tony Opalka will guide us through the historic buildings and people of Albany. This the second of the five-part series will take us through the Historic South End. Tour will begin at Schyler Mansion, 32 Catherine Street with a brief lecture and slideshow before the walking tour. *View Pictures Of This Tour!! Space is limited so Reservations are Required

Saturday, May 19th, 9am-5pm Super Spring Slimming Sale!!! HAF Parts Warehouse 89 Lexington Avenue	SUPER SPRING SLIMMING SALE!!! Help the warehouse drop some pounds and get ready for bathing suit season with this SUPER SPRING SLIMMING SALE!!!!!!!!!! On May 19th from 9am-5pm at 89 Lexington Ave, GET 20% off EVERYTHING! Historic Albany Foundation members get an extra 10% off so JOIN TODAY TO GET 30% OFF!!! Did you know that the warehouse has everything you might need for the house (well not everything, we don’t sell garden gnomes, disco balls or velvet Elvis paintings.) What we do have are doors, windows, decorative iron work, lighting fixtures, tubs, sinks, toilets, mantels, radiators, spindles, molding, flooring, hardware and so much more so stop by on May 19th from 9am-5pm to get something for your house. *Super Special* All Single Light Sashes on Rack 1 are FREE!!!!! click for more information on the Warehouse click for more information on becoming an HAF member

Wednesday, May 9th, 5:30-7:30pm Annual Meeting & Preservation Merit Awards	Annual Meeting & Preservation Merit Awards

Sunday, May 6th, 1-4pm St Joeseph's Open House & Albany History Fair	St Joseph's Open House Take a tour of Patrick Keely's 19th century masterpiece at this, the first open house of the summer. & Albany History Fair! Celebrate Albany and two of this year's Sense of Place award winers ~ Committee 150 & Hartgen Archaeological Associates. Learn more about St Joseph's Learn more Albany History Fair

Friday, May 4th "The Lustron House, Searching the State for the Modern Metal Marvel of the Post-War Era", Albany Institute of History and Art	Lustron Lecture Kimberly Konrad Alvarez will be presenting her research on the Lustron home and the results of the state wide survey as part of the effort to nominate them to the State and National Register of Historic Places. Learn more about the Lustron Project!

Saturday, April 28th, 10am MEMBERS ONLY TOUR Restoration of the Great Western Staircase lecture & Capitol Tour Free for HAF Members	Members Only Tour At The State Capitol Join James Jamieson, Capitol Architect, for a lecture on the restoration of the Great Western Staircase, the Skylight and the Laylight. A tour of the Capitol will follow the lecture. There is only room for 40 HAF members! RSVP by Wednesday, April 25 by phone 465.0876 x 10 or by email. Names and Drivers license numbers are required!

Wednesday, April 18th, 5:30-7pm Pastures Tour & Lecture Albany Housing Authority 200 South Pearl Street Members $5 Non-members $10	Walkabout Wednesdays Local historian Tony Opalka will guide us through the historic buildings and people of Albany. This the first of the five-part series will take us through the Historic Pastures Neighborhood. Tour will begin at the Albany Housing Authority, 200 S. Pearl Street with a brief lecture and slideshow before the walking tour. Space is limited so Reservations are Required

Saturday, March 31st, 5:30pm-11pm The Alfred E. Smith Builidng 80 South Swan Street Members $85 Non-members $100	A Moveable Feast A Moveable Feast, A unique evening of fine dining and entertainment in Albany's historic private homes Gala Cocktail Reception & Fabulous Silent Auction 5:30-7:30p, The Alfred E. Smith Building Dinner at Beautiful Historic Homes throughout the City 7:30-9:30p, Homes throughout Albany Elegant Dessert Reception & Continuation of Silent Auction 9:30-11p, The Alfred E. Smith Building THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL A MOVEABLE FEAST EVER!

Saturday, February 24th, 1-3pm Women's Club of Albany 725 Madison Avenue $5 suggested donation for the restoration of the Women's Club	Restoring Your Appreciation for Old Windows Join us and the Preservation League of New York State, at 1pm when Kim & Jack Alvarez, will provide a slide presentation on the value of wood windows as important elements of historic buildings and energy efficiency. At 2pm, will be a "How-To" demonstration on the basic do-it-yourself repairs of double-hung wood windows. Call HAF at 518-465-0876 x10 to RSVP. click here for event postcard! click here for Press Release click here for pictures from the event


Saturday, February 17th, 10am-12pm HAF's Architectural Parts Warehouse 89 Lexington Avenue Free for HAF Members $5 for Non- Members	Historic House Basics Come learn about the different components of historic houses, basic troubleshooting and regular necessary maintenance. HAF's past Director of Preservation Services, Erin Tobin, will lead this workshop. Call HAF at 518-465-0876 x10 to RSVP. click here for event postcard! click here for Press Release click here for pictures from the event