9 Historical Buildings In Buffalo That Have Stood The Test Of Time
By Samantha Gill|Published March 05, 2018
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Buffalo’s architecture has given the Queen City national acclaim. We’ve landed ourselves in a few great lists from major publications. And some of the best of the best have designed buildings in the 716. While we are proud of each and every one of the designs, there are a few that stand out above the rest (some of them quite literally) and have been standing strong for centuries. Here are 9 historical buildings in Buffalo that have stood the test of time.
The Hotel Lafayette building was completed between 1902 and 1926 and it has been standing proudly in Lafayette Square ever since. In 2012, the building underwent a complete renovation. The entire process cost roughly $35 million. But it's safe to say it was worth it!
Learn more about the Hotel Lafayette here.
Buffalo City Hall is one of the largest and tallest municipal buildings in the country. City Hall was built in 1932 and earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The Harlow C. Curtiss Building is more commonly referred to now as the Curtiss Hotel. This building was constructed in 1912 (finished in 1913). The renovations of the building were completed in June of 2017 for more than $18 million.
Learn more about the Curtiss Hotel here.
The Rand Building might lack a bit of luster. But it's been standing strong in Lafayette Square since 1929. The building is the third tallest in Buffalo.
The Guaranty Building is one of our personal favorites in the Queen City. This amazing design is constructed from terracotta brick and was completed in 1896. The detailing on the exterior of this building is impeccable. And you can take tours of the interior now, too!
Learn more about this beautiful structure here.
The Buffalo Central Terminal is vacant. But supporters of this structure have been working tirelessly to bring it back to its original luster. The Central Terminal has even been shown in several major motion pictures!
Learn more about the Buffalo Central Terminal here.
The Richardson Olmsted Complex is massive, and the architecture of the building is incredibly unique. The structure was built in 1870 and used as a mental institution for many years. Most recently, the grounds underwent an overhaul with Hotel Henry opening in April of 2017.
Learn more about Hotel Henry and the RIchardson Olmsted Complex here.
Shae's was opened in 1926 and originally featured silent movies. Today, it is known for its impressive details and Broadway touring performances. It's also supposedly one of the more haunted locations in Buffalo.
You can read up on that history here!
While we're on the topic of theatres, the North Park Theatre was opened in 1920. The building underwent an eight-month restoration process between 2013 and 2014. Today, it's back and more beautiful than ever!
Learn more about the North Park Theatre here.
Which historical buildings in Buffalo are your favorites? Share them with us in the comments below! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @onlyinbuffalo where we share several great photos of Buffalo architecture, taken by local photographers!
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