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The ALBANY HALL OF FAME, originated by the Albany County Historical Association in 1945 and continued until 1959, is a roster of 30 impressive individuals in the history of Albany N.Y. who have achieved lasting prominence along various lines of serious endeavor - in professional and business life, in ministry, in military service, in arts, science or literature.

These persons may have been born in Albany County and achieved their reputation here or elsewhere or may have been born elsewhere and achieved their reputation in Albany. For inclusion on the roll all must have been dead for at least 25 years. All persons were nominated and voted on by the members of the Association.