Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [2361]

Not surprisingly, Albany is much changed since I was here forty years ago. On all sides new “Gothic” buildings are going up while the charming old brick Dutch houses are coming down. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 2361

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The description of Albany’s transformation melds personal memory with a visual contrast between the old charm and new architectural styles, inviting readers to visualize the setting changes over time.