| Washington Park Historic District | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| U.S. Historic District | |
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King Fountain with a statue of Moses in the park during the annual
tulip festival
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| Location: | Washington Park and surrounding properties, Albany, New York |
| Coordinates: | 42°39′25″N 73°46′18″W / 42.65694°N 73.77167°WCoordinates: 42°39′25″N 73°46′18″W / 42.65694°N 73.77167°W |
| Architect: | Olmsted,Frederick |
| Governing body: | State |
| Added to NRHP: | June 19, 1972 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 72000818[1] |
Washington Park Historic District in Albany, New York is a historic district that includes a city park, Washington Park, and its lake, Washington Park Lake, as well as surrounding properties. The park was inspired by Frederick Olmsted. This is clearly noted on a Blue and Yellow sign near Madison Ave. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
The park itself is the host of the annual Tulip Festival.
![]() Boathouse |
![]() Tulips during the tulip festival |
![]() A photographer taking photos at the tulip festival |
![]() Bridge during Capital Holiday Lights |
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