Discover Albany's Secrets: Top 4 Fun and Surprising Facts You Never Knew!

1. Architectural Melting Pot

A curious case of "too many cooks" or rather, architects, season the majestic broth of Albany's architectural skyline: The New York State Capitol building boasts a unique fusion of Italian Renaissance and Romanesque styles, thanks to its three distinct architects, making it stand out as one of the most fascinating government constructions in the USA.
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2. Albany, the Popular Kid

In the 1770s, Albany County was like the cool kid at the lunch table everyone wanted to squeeze in next to: it was the most populous county in colonial New York, boasting over 42,000 settlers in 1774, and retaining its popularity title in 1790 with 75,921 inhabitants.
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3. Albany's VIP Sleepovers

Who needs swanky five-star hotels when you've got presidential sleepovers and royal retreats? Albany's Executive Mansion serves up some high-profile pillow talk: The esteemed guest list includes Albert Einstein, Admiral Richard Byrd, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, US Presidents Harry Truman, William McKinley, and William Taft, along with foreign dignitaries like the King and Queen of Denmark and Prime Minister Golda Meir.
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4. Girl Scout Cookie Con-artists

Before Thin Mints were on everyone's minty fresh breath, Girl Scouts in Albany baked their way into our hearts and wallets like confectionary con artists: The Scouts have been baking and selling cookies in Albany since 1917, starting with homemade batches sold door to door for just 25 to 35 cents a dozen, later moving on to commercial bakers in 1936, and eventually becoming the nation's most irresistible seasonal temptation supporting local girl scout programs and community projects.
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