Alfred E. Smith State Office Building

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Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
The Front of the The Alfred E. Smith State Office Building from the Capitol 

The Alfred E. Smith State Office Building is a prominent government office building located in downtown Albany, the capital of the state of New York, USA. The building is named after Alfred E. Smith, a four-time governor of New York State and the first Catholic to be nominated for President of the United States by a major political party.

The building was constructed in the mid-1960s and opened in 1970. It stands 34 stories tall, making it one of the tallest buildings in Albany. The exterior of the building is clad in a distinctive blue-tinted glass curtain wall, which gives the building a modern and sleek appearance.

The Alfred E. Smith State Office Building houses a number of state government agencies and departments, including the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the New York State Office of General Services. The building is also home to the New York State Executive Chamber, which is the governor's office.

The building's interior features a modern design with marble floors, high ceilings, and large windows that provide natural light and stunning views of the city. The lobby of the building is adorned with artwork and features a grand staircase that leads up to the upper floors.