The Alfred E. Smith Building, Albany

The Alfred E. Smith Building, known officially as the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building and sometimes called simply the Smith Building, is a structure located in downtown Albany, across the street from the New York State Capitol and One Commerce Plaza. The Art Deco skyscraper has 34 stories and at 388 feet is Albany's second tallest structure.

Built originally with an observation deck on the 31st floor, the 350-foot-high open-air deck was closed in 1976 when the 589-foot-tall 42nd floor enclosed Corning Tower Observation Deck was opened. Completed in 1928, it houses offices of the New York State government. The Alfred E. Smith Building has several distinctive features. These include the engraving of the names of all 62 New York State counties around the street-level facade and an Art Deco lobby with a mural depicting famous New Yorkers. The skyscraper is constructed of limestone and granite, and offers spectacular views of Albany and the nearby landscape.