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Pastures Historic District Walking Tour — with “The Dynamic Duo” Tony Opalka & Derek Baranski
Join City Historian Tony Opalka and Derek Baranski for an engaging walking tour through one of Albany’s oldest and most layered neighborhoods: the Pastures Historic District.
This tour explores how a former common pasture on the edge of colonial Albany evolved into a densely built urban neighborhood filled with elegant Federal and Greek Revival architecture, immigrant communities, and stories of resilience and change.
The Pastures began as shared grazing land outside Albany’s original stockade. In the late 18th century, the land was subdivided into streets and building lots, laying the foundation for the neighborhood we see today.
Named for a daughter of Louis Pratt, one of the partners of the Albany Land Improvement and Building Company, Marion Avenue was developed between the late 1920s through the early years of the Space Age. We will discuss how the houses reflect changing lifestyles over several decades, and the broad list of local industries and businesses associated with their owners.
Tour Guide Lorraine Weiss has a few surprises up her sleeve!
First Friday Tours
Van Ostrande-Radliff Tours & Open House
Friday, August 7
5:30-7pm
Free
Haven't been to 48 Hudson in a while? Have never visited before? Stop in next week to explore on your own or join a guided tour on the half hour to hear about the history of the building, its families, and the restoration project.
RSVPs are not required, but do help us have enough tour guides on hand to give you the best experience
2026 Preservation Merit Awards
Thursday, September 24
Join us for an evening of celebrating preservation! The Preservation Merit Awards will be held on Thursday, September 24 at Love Albany Center!
