Governor Hochul today announced that the former St. George’s Masonic Temple located at 302 State Street in downtown Schenectady will be added to the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

Schenectady County Legislature Chair Gary Hughes said, “This iconic building located at the corner of Erie Boulevard and State Street literally sits at the crossroads of Schenectady County. We want to thank Governor Hochul for ensuring that this historic landmark is preserved and restored and remains a critical part of Schenectady’s revitalized downtown.”

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy thanked the New York State Historic Preservation Office,  “The tax credits made possible by this designation will help us renovate the Masonic Building  preserving a landmark while adding to the revitalization of Schenectady.”