Albany’s oldest house reopens after 13-year, $3m restoration
Albany's oldest house, the 1728 Van Ostrande-Radliff House, has reopened to the public following a 13-year, $3 million restoration project. The building now serves as the headquarters for the Historic Albany Foundation, preserving a rare example of Dutch colonial architecture.
Why it matters
The restoration represents a significant effort in urban historic preservation and cultural heritage management.
For decades, one of Albany’s oldest homes was hiding in plain sight. The Van Ostrande-Radliff House, built in 1728, had been absorbed into later commercial buildings and concealed behind storefronts as the neighbourhood changed around it. Its historic importance became clearer only after neighbouring structures were demolished and the house’s distinctive Dutch architecture was revealed.
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